essentially

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Adverbial essentially has 1 sense

basically, fundamentally, essentially, in essence, au fond - at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature; "He is basically dishonest"; "the argument was essentially a technical one"; "for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person"
Derived from adjective essential₂

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Term: essentially

Definition:

Adverb: essentially

Adjective: essential

Sense 1:

Adverb: in essence; fundamentally; at the core

Example sentence: The movie was essentially a love story disguised as a thriller.

Sense 2:

Adverb: to a great extent; chiefly; primarily

Example sentence: This is essentially your project, so you should be responsible for its success.

Sense 3:

Adjective: absolutely necessary; vital

Example sentence: Water is an essential element for survival.

Sense 4:

Adjective: basic; intrinsic; inherent

Example sentence: Listening skills are essential for effective communication.