Another word for essentially
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Adverb
In regard to the essence of a matter
- to the very core of the matter
- In a basic way; fundamentally or essentially:
- For the most part; chiefly:
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Another word for essentially
Modifier
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- In fact or to all purposes; practically:
- Almost but not quite; nearly:
- With regard to the physical world.
- With regard to matter as distinguished from form.
- To a significant extent or degree; substantially.
- In a factual manner
- In actual truth or fact:
- To a great degree; very much:
- Very; utterly:
- Sincerely; genuinely:
- Truthfully; accurately:
- Indeed:
- In fact; in reality:
- Used to express wonder, surprise, or incredulity:
- To the greatest extent; completely:
- Actually; really:
- To a degree; rather:
- In a manner that imparts vitality
- To an extent that is vital; indispensably
- In a strong substantial manner; considerably.
- To a great extent; in essence; essentially.
- Without material qualifications.
- In an intrinsic manner; internally; essentially.
- In a usual or expected way; in characteristic manner.
- Principally; on the whole; for the most part.
- Operating or functioning; in force; in play.
- Actually, practically.
- For all practical purposes; in practice; virtually; essentially; basically.
- in an important or, often, self-important way or manner
- it is important to note (that)
- In a significant manner or to a significant extent.
- Chiefly; mainly:
- At first; originally.
- Of necessity; inevitably.
- In a way that is determinate
- In an inherent way; naturally, innately, unavoidably.
- In a natural manner.
- By nature; inherently.
- Without a doubt; surely.
- In an indispensable manner.
- Above all; especially:
- Almost entirely; mainly:
- Of or relating to a chief:
- In an intimate manner.
- With reference to origin:
- At first:
- In a highly distinctive manner:
- (idiomatic) In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally
- as regards root or origin
- fundamentally; basically; completely
- in a manner characterized by radicalism
- to the very core of the matter
- In a basic way; fundamentally or essentially:
- For the most part; chiefly:
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