fundamentally
word
Definition
In a basic and important way; relating to the essential nature of something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and academic language. Used to emphasize a difference or truth at the most basic level. Often appears with 'different', 'change', 'true', 'wrong', e.g., 'fundamentally different', 'fundamentally true'. Not typically used in spoken casual conversation.
Spanish: fundamentalmentePortuguese (BR): fundamentalmentePortuguese (PT): fundamentalmenteChinese (Simplified): 根本上 - 从根本上Chinese (Traditional): 根本上 - 從根本上Hindi: मूल रूप सेArabic: في الأساسBengali: মূলত - মৌলিকভাবেRussian: фундаментально - по сути - в основеJapanese: 根本的に - 基本的にVietnamese: về cơ bản - căn bản - một cách cơ bảnKorean: 근본적으로 - 본질적으로Turkish: temelde - esasen - köktenUrdu: بنیادی طور پر - اصل میںIndonesian: secara fundamental - pada dasarnya
Example Sentences
Fundamentally, it comes down to trust.
natural
The two ideas are fundamentally different.
basic
We need to fundamentally change our approach.
basic
That statement is fundamentally true.
basic
He’s fundamentally a good person, even if he makes mistakes.
natural
What you’re saying is fundamentally wrong.
natural