basically

[ bey-sik-lee ]
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adverb
  1. in a way that involves or affects the fundamental character or condition: The building needs a few repairs, but is basically sound.

  2. as a recap of the main point or idea; if put simply or briefly: Basically, her advice boils down to “Eat a sensible, balanced diet, and relax.”

Origin of basically

1
First recorded in 1900–05; basic + -ally

Other words from basically

  • qua·si-ba·si·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for basically

basically

/ (ˈbeɪsɪklɪ) /


adverb
  1. in a fundamental or elementary manner; essentially: strident and basically unpleasant

  2. (sentence modifier) in essence; in summary; put simply: basically we had underestimated mother nature

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