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Fundamentally
/ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/
In a basic or essential way that underlies everything else
Synonyms:
basically
essentially
primarily
intrinsically
radically
Antonyms:
superficially
insignificantly
peripherally
Examples:
He is
fundamentally
a good citizen.
The plan is
fundamentally
flawed from the outset.
His views are
fundamentally
different from hers.
Etymology:
The word
fundamentally
derives from the late Latin
fundamentalis,
which means
pertaining to a foundation,
from
fundamentum
or
foundation.
Usage Statistics:
85 mentions per 1 million words
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