FUNDAMENTALLY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

fundamentally

adverb

Definition of fundamentally

as in essentially

at the most basic level All people are fundamentally the same. I disagree with some of her points, but fundamentally she's right. His plan is fundamentally different.

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Recent Examples of fundamentally The recent confluence of record visitor volume, fluctuating boundaries, climate anomalies and staffing shortages is fundamentally increasing the risks of owning, acquiring or starting a business in a gateway economy. — Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 The emotion was fundamentally different, and Bakshi designed the visuals to match. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 Second, and more fundamentally, limestone itself releases CO₂ when it is heated. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026 That evidence has fundamentally reshaped our juvenile justice system. — Keith Wortz, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fundamentally

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Fudd essentially went through a full pregame prep before the doors opened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Sansoni’s study suggests that years of scrolling on Instagram can weaken our ability to rely on these inner signals, essentially weakening our brain’s ability to accurately perceive its own face and body.

— Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of essentially

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But with the human element, basically no one has a say in where they’re born, right?

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
The story explains the philosophical shift in more detail, but new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is basically trying to get time back on their side and be the aggressor.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of basically

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To travel well often means opening yourself up to discomfort or difference, which inherently means a willingness to make a fool of yourself.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
Evian and fat-free frozen yogurt were frequent punch lines; crystals were inherently funny (still are).

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026

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