fundamentally

adverb
UK: /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/
US: /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/

  1. In a basic or essential way; at the core of something.

    1. He is fundamentally a good person.
    2. Our beliefs are fundamentally different from those of other parties within government.

  2. Used to emphasize the central importance of something.

    1. It is fundamentally about respect.
    2. Education is fundamentally important for the future of society and should be prioritized.

  3. Relating to the foundation or basis of something; as a primary ingredient.

    1. The law is fundamentally flawed.
    2. The problem is fundamentally a lack of resources, not a lack of willing volunteers.

Synonyms

basically mainly primarily chiefly essentially

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fundamentally" in English means: In a basic or essential way; at the core of something., Used to emphasize the central importance of something., Relating to the foundation or basis of something; as a primary ingredient..

The phonetic transcription of "fundamentally" is /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/ in British English and /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fundamentally": basically, mainly, primarily, chiefly, essentially.

Example usage of "fundamentally": "He is fundamentally a good person.". More examples on the page.