Essentially

/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In essence; at its core; fundamentally.

Essentially, the project aims to improve community health.

For all practical purposes; virtually.

The two products are essentially identical in quality.

In a manner that is fundamental and intrinsic.

Essentially, his argument hinges on the concept of justice.

Used to summarize or restate something in a simpler form.

Essentially, we need more funding to continue our research.

At its most basic or inherent level.

Essentially, this method simplifies the entire process.

From Middle French 'essentiellement', from 'essentiel', from Latin 'essentialis'.

essentially speaking:

In essence or in effect; fundamentally.

essentially the same:

Very similar in basic nature.

essentially different:

Fundamentally dissimilar.

Basically

That was essentially what I meant, just in different words.

Pretty much

We're essentially all in the same boat here.