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English to English adverb
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in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature |  | Example: He is basically dishonest
the argument was essentially a technical one
for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person
source: wordnet30
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In an essential manner or degree; in an indispensable degree; really; as, essentially different. | | source: webster1913
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