fundamentally — in central or primary respects; essentially
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in central or primary respects; essentially
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/
Korean meaning: 근본적으로, 본질적으로
Korean pronunciation: 펀더**멘**털리
Example Sentences
- My diet plan was fundamentally flawed - I forgot that pizza is a vegetable.
- The education system needs to be fundamentally reformed.
- I'm fundamentally opposed to waking up before 10 AM on weekends.
fundamentally
ADVERB//ˌfʌndəˈmentəli//
in central or primary respects; essentially
Removing the beam fundamentally changes the room's structural integrity
Healing mentally and gently, fundamentally transformed.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fundamentum' meaning 'foundation' or 'base', combined with the suffix '-al' (relating to) and '-ly' (adverb marker). The word ultimately derives from Latin 'fundare' meaning 'to found' or 'to establish'.
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📝Examples
“My diet plan was fundamentally flawed - I forgot that pizza is a vegetable.”
“The education system needs to be fundamentally reformed.”
“I'm fundamentally opposed to waking up before 10 AM on weekends.”
“Their approach to the problem was fundamentally different from ours.”
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