fundamentally

Thân thiện

The new theory fundamentally changed our understanding of the universe.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a basic and essential way; at the very core or foundation of something. It refers to the most important central nature or truth of a person, thing, or situation. 2. Used to emphasize the most significant point or aspect. It introduces a statement that gets to the heart of the matter.

Usage

• Use "fundamentally" to describe the core, underlying nature of something, often in contrast to its surface appearance.
• It is commonly used to introduce or emphasize a statement about what is most true or important.
• It can often be replaced with "basically," "essentially," or "in essence" without changing the core meaning.

Examples

• The two political parties are fundamentally opposed on this issue. (Their core beliefs on this issue are completely different.)
• Her approach to management is fundamentally different from her predecessor's. (The basic principles of her management style are not the same.)
• The system is fundamentally flawed and needs a complete redesign. (The flaw is at the very core of the system's design.)
• While the details are complex, the question is fundamentally a moral one. (When you look past the complexity, the central issue is morality.)

Advanced Usage

• "To change/alter something fundamentally": To change the very core or foundation of something, making it completely different.
  • The invention of the internet fundamentally altered how we communicate.
• "Fundamentally disagree": To disagree on the most basic principles or truths of a matter.
  • We fundamentally disagree about the role of government.

Variants and Related Words

• Fundamental (adjective): Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
  • There is a fundamental difference between the two theories.
• Fundamentals (plural noun): The central or primary rules or principles on which something is based.
  • Before the advanced class, you must master the fundamentals.

Synonyms

• Basically: In the most essential respects; fundamentally.
• Essentially: Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person or thing.
• At heart: In one's deepest nature.
• At bottom: Basically; fundamentally.
• In essence: Regarding the most important qualities; basically.

Antonyms

• Superficially: On the surface; not deeply or thoroughly.
• Peripherally: Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery, not central.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in essence; 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• basically
• essentially