fundamentally
adverb
fun·da·men·tal·ly
ˌfən-də-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē 
: 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
Andrew and Louise YoungThis "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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Social media algorithms have fundamentally altered content distribution, requiring PR pros to rethink promotional strategies.
—Daniel Lotzof, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The dynamics are fundamentally different because of those structural differences.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
With that measure, Denver voters may get a chance to fundamentally change the way two of their council members are chosen.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
On the corridor wall outside David Bruce’s office in Black Cat House, there is a framed piece of paper that has fundamentally changed Sunderland’s world.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Lotzof, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The dynamics are fundamentally different because of those structural differences.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
With that measure, Denver voters may get a chance to fundamentally change the way two of their council members are chosen.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2025
On the corridor wall outside David Bruce’s office in Black Cat House, there is a framed piece of paper that has fundamentally changed Sunderland’s world.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Fundamentally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundamentally. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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