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fun·da·men·tal·ly | \ ˌfən-də-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē 
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\Definition of fundamentally
: with regard to what is basic, essential, or fundamental : at a fundamental level
a fundamentally honest person a fundamentally new/different approach Most theories of the internal structure of Venus begin with the assumption that the planet is fundamentally similar to the earth …— Andrew and Louise Young : in a basic or fundamental manner
This "disposable" work force is the most important trend in business today, and it is fundamentally changing the relationship between Americans and their jobs.— Janice Castro
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adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of fundamentally
: at the most basic level
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The first known use of fundamentally was in the 15th century
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