Need another word that means the same as “essentially”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “essentially” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Essentially” are: basically, fundamentally, primarily, principally, chiefly, firstly, predominantly
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “essentially” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
basically | In the most essential respects; fundamentally. He is basically dishonest. |
chiefly | For the most part. An audience consisting chiefly of women between the ages of 18 and 54. |
firstly | Used to introduce a first point or reason. Firstly it is wrong and secondly it is extremely difficult to implement. |
fundamentally | In central or primary respects. Two fundamentally different concepts of democracy. |
predominantly | Mainly; for the most part. It is predominantly a coastal bird. |
primarily | For the most part. Around 80 per cent of personal computers are used primarily for word processing. |
principally | For the most part; chiefly. He was principally a landscape painter. |
basal | Of primary importance. A basal reader. |
basic | Having tastes, interests, or attitudes regarded as mainstream or conventional (typically used of a woman. A set of basic tools. |
basically | In essence; at bottom or by one’s (or its) very nature. I basically played the same thing every night. |
basilar | Of or situated at the base of something, especially of the skull, or of the organ of Corti in the ear. The basilar membrane of the cochlea. |
capital | Uppercase. The crime capital of Italy. |
chiefly | Mainly. He is remembered chiefly for his organ sonatas. |
cornerstone | A stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls. A national minimum wage remained the cornerstone of policy. |
elemental | A supernatural entity or force thought to be physically manifested by occult means. Elemental analysis. |
elementary | Of or pertaining to or characteristic of elementary school or elementary education. Elementary my dear Watson. |
elements | Violent or severe weather viewed as caused by the action of the four elements. They felt the full fury of the elements. |
essential | (of an amino acid or fatty acid) required for normal growth but not synthesized in the body and therefore necessary in the diet. It is essential to keep up to date records. |
firsthand | Received directly from a source. I heard this story firsthand. |
formative | A formative element. His formative years. |
fundamental | A fundamental note tone or frequency. The protection of fundamental human rights. |
fundamentally | Used to make an emphatic statement about the basic truth of something. Fundamentally this is a matter for doctors. |
heyday | The period of greatest prosperity or productivity. The paper has lost millions of readers since its heyday in 1964. |
largely | On a large scale. These accounts are largely inactive. |
main | The open ocean. The main problem is one of resources. |
mainly | For the most part. The west will be mainly dry. |
mostly | Usually; generally. The culprits are mostly but not exclusively male. |
originally | From or in the beginning; at first. The suggestions so originally and persuasively outlined. |
overwhelmingly | To a very great degree or with a great majority. The candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man. |
predominantly | Much greater in number or influence. It is predominantly a coastal bird. |
preschool | A nursery school. A preschool playgroup. |
primarily | For the most part; mainly. Around 80 per cent of personal computers are used primarily for word processing. |
primary | Of primary importance. Primary sources. |
principal | An actor who plays a principal role. The country s principal cities. |
principally | For the most part; chiefly. He was principally a landscape painter. |
rudimentary | Not fully developed in mature animals. Rudimentary plans. |
seminal | Strongly influencing later developments. His seminal work on chaos theory. |
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