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Fundamentally

/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl.i/
adverbCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    In a fundamental or essential manner; at the most basic level.

    "Fundamentally, the issue lies in the lack of communication."
  2. 2

    Used to emphasize the basic nature of something.

    "The two theories are fundamentally different."

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The word 'fundamentally' derives from the Latin 'fundamentum', meaning 'foundation', which evolved through Middle English. Its usage has shifted to denote essential qualities or principles in various contexts.

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