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Another word for essentially

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• adverb (Context 1)

In respect of the most important or fundamental aspects of something; basically or fundamentally.

Usage Example

"Although the two proposals use different terminology, they are fundamentally identical in their objectives."

Strongest
fundamentally
basically
in essence
Strong
intrinsically
inherently
virtually
practically
substantively
at heart

Opposites of essentially

The opposite of essentially shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

superficially
incidentally
marginally
extrinsically
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• Nearby Words

essayist
essence
essential
essentially
essentialness
establish
establishable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Essentially. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/essentially
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