essentially

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(es-sen-tial-ly) 4 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a fundamental or important way.

Example Sentence

She essentially hates pickles.

More Example Sentences

He is essentially a good person.

Synonyms

basically; fundamentally; primarily

Antonyms

not necessary; option

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Rhymes

  • essentially
  • eventually
  • potentially
  • essentially
  • potentially
  • sequentially
  • tangentially

  • confidentially
  • exponentially
  • preferentially
  • presidentially
  • quintessentially
  • confidentially
  • exponentially
  • preferentially
  • presidentially
  • quintessentially
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