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essentiallyin the most important respects; fundamentally

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in the most important respects; fundamentally

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈsenʃəli/

Korean meaning: 본질적으로, 기본적으로

Korean pronunciation: 이**센**셜리

Example Sentences

  • My cat is essentially a furry alarm clock that only works at 5 AM.
  • The new smartphone is essentially the old one with a fancier camera.
  • Homework is essentially a teacher's way of ensuring students don't have too much fun.

essentially

ADVERB

//ɪˈsenʃəli//

in the most important respects; fundamentally

essentially concept
💡 Concept

in the most important respects; fundamentally

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essentially rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What's essentially different could potentially change things substantially!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈsenʃəli/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈsenʃəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootessence
Suffix--ially

Origin

From Latin 'essentialis' meaning 'of or pertaining to essence,' derived from 'essentia' (essence, being) which comes from 'esse' (to be). The suffix '-ly' was added in English to form an adverb.

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🎵Rhyme

potentiallyentiallysubstantially
potentially
entially
substantially

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat is essentially a furry alarm clock that only works at 5 AM.

The new smartphone is essentially the old one with a fancier camera.

😄 Fun example

Homework is essentially a teacher's way of ensuring students don't have too much fun.

The problem is essentially about communication.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

basicallyfundamentallyprimarilymainlyprincipally

Antonyms

superficiallymarginallyinsignificantly

Related

essenceessentialnecessarilyultimately