Fundamentally

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a basic and important way; at the core or foundation of something.

The two proposals are fundamentally different in their approaches to solving the issue.

Essentially; by nature.

She is fundamentally a kind and generous person.

In terms of the most important or central aspect.

The theory is fundamentally sound, despite some criticisms.

From the late Latin 'fundamentalis', from 'fundamentum' meaning 'foundation'.

fundamentally flawed

Inherently defective or lacking.

fundamentally different

At the core, dissimilar.

fundamentally sound

Fundamentally stable or reliable.

fundamental

Serving as a foundation; essential.

foundation

The lowest load-bearing part of a building.

basis

The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

At the core

The idea is, at the core, sound.

Bottom line

The bottom line is that we need funding.