essentially

/ ɪˈsɛnʃəlɪ /

adverb

1. in a fundamental or basic way; in essence

Example Sentences

Cold temperatures have essentially the opposite effect, slowing metabolism and movement of herbicides within the plant and rendering them less effective.

From Science Daily

It’s essentially Harry Potter or “High School Musical” with more magic, but not enough movie magic.

From Los Angeles Times

But EPA’s funding remained essentially flat, and inflation continued to grind down its purchasing power and capacity.

From Science Magazine

I try to walk as many places as I can, but often the only way is to go up Laurel Canyon, which is dicey because, essentially, it’s a big main road.

From Los Angeles Times

When exposed to bright white light -- essentially the light of a sunny afternoon -- the cell's chloroplast shrunk to a ball, reducing its size by about 40% within five minutes.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• actually
• approximately
• necessarily
• originally
• permanently
• quite
• really
• substantially
• truly
• typically
• virtually