essentially
/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/
adverb
- Used to describe the most basic or important part of something; in essence.
- The problem is essentially a lack of communication between the teams.
- She is essentially a kind person, even if she sometimes seems strict.
- The two plans are essentially the same, just with different names.
- Used to emphasize the fundamental nature of a statement, often simplifying a complex idea.
- He said that, essentially, the company was out of money.
- The movie is essentially a love story set during a war.
- Essentially, all you need to do is press this button and wait.
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