fundamentally

adverb

fun·​da·​men·​tal·​ly ˌfən-də-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce fundamentally (audio)
: with regard to what is basic, essential, or fundamental : at a fundamental level
a fundamentally honest person
a fundamentally new/different approach
Most theories of the internal structure of Venus begin with the assumption that the planet is fundamentally similar to the earth …Andrew and Louise Young
: in a basic or fundamental manner
This "disposable" work force is the most important trend in business today, and it is fundamentally changing the relationship between Americans and their jobs.Janice Castro

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Western officials have also accused China of aiding the Russian military more fundamentally—by supplying it with attack drones, for instance. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024 Supporters say giving one-third of voters veto power over any tax increase is fundamentally undemocratic. Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024 As a result, he’s often accused of playing one character: the fundamentally decent, good-hearted, noble but humble all-American Everyman. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024 This is a critical question because human beings fundamentally require a sense of belonging. Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fundamentally 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fundamentally was in the 15th century

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“Fundamentally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundamentally. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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