fundamentally

adverb B2

Meaning

Fundamentally means in a basic and essential way, often referring to the core principles or underlying aspects of a subject.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "fundamentally" with "essentially," though they can have slightly different nuances.

Example Sentences

Are you fundamentally sure about your decision ?
I think we are fundamentally different in how we see things .
The new policy is fundamentally different from the previous one .
The proposal is fundamentally important for improving our current system .

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