basically

ba·si·cal·ly

adverb \ˈbā-si-k(ə-)lē also -zi-\

Definition of BASICALLY

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>

Examples of BASICALLY

1. <your answer is basically correct>

First Known Use of BASICALLY

1903

Related to BASICALLY

Synonyms

altogether, chiefly, by and large, generally, largely, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially

Related Words

about, more or less, most, much, near, nearly, next to, nigh, practically, some, virtually, well-nigh; approximately, broadly, plus or minus, roughly; commonly, frequently, generally, normally, ordinarily, typically, usually; incompletely, partially, partly, rather, somewhat

Near Antonyms

completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, thoroughly, totally, wholly; barely, hardly, just, marginally, minimally, scarcely; absolutely, categorically, unqualifiedly