Main Entry:

ba·si·cal·ly

Pronunciation:

\ˈbā-si-k(ə-)lē also -zi-\

Function:

adverb

Date:

1903

1 a: at a basic level : in fundamental disposition or nature <basically correct> <basically, they are simple people> b: for the most part <they basically play zone defense>2: in a basic manner : simply <live basically>