What is another word for essentially?

Common synonyms for essentially include basically, fundamentally.

essentially

/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/adverb4 syllables

Essentially means: in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature.

Synonyms for essentially15

adverb, as in in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

also used for essentially

inherently, intrinsically, innately, naturally, quintessentially, in and of itself, substantially, substantively, more or less, at bottom, at heart, au fond, by definition

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What does essentially mean?1

adverb

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature“He is basically dishonest”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with essentially?2

four syllables

potentially

five syllables

exponentially

Show 40 near rhymes

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Essentially in a sentence

In general, the relationship between parents and children is essentially based on teaching.AlanF_US
Penis enlargement supplements, as sold on sites and in magazines, have essentially no effect.blay_paul
This description of events is completely exaggerated, even if it's essentially true.feyero
Men are essentially evil, essentially unhappy and essentially stupid.lucasmg123
We often hear it said that ours is essentially a tragic age.unknown
A tusk is essentially just a giant tooth.ddnktr
Human nature is good and wickedness is essentially unnatural.carlosalberto
People can essentially be divided into two categories when it comes to making choices.Hybrid

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