essentially
adverb uk/ɪˈsen.ʃəl.i/ us/ɪˈsen.ʃəl.i/
B2 本质上；根本上；基本上
relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something
It's essentially a dictionary but it differs in one or two respects. 本质上说这还是一本词典，但在一两个方面它又不同于一般词典。
What he's saying is essentially true. 他说的基本上都是实话。
Synonyms: basicallyfundamentally
- More examples
- The book is essentially an exhortation to religious tolerance.
- Although she made intermittent movie appearances, she was essentially a stage actress.
- Alison's story is a reminder of how vulnerable women can be in what is still essentially a man's world.
- Their new album is essentially a collection of their greatest hits.
- They argue from time to time like any other couple but their relationship is essentially a happy one.