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>