Essentially

Pronunciation: /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

Definitions of essentially

adverb used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 I essentially eat the same breakfast every morning.

A2 She essentially follows the same routine every day.

B1 The new software is essentially an upgraded version of the old one.

B2 His argument essentially boiled down to a lack of evidence.

C1 The company's success is essentially due to its innovative approach to marketing.

C2 The artist's work is essentially a commentary on modern society.

Examples of essentially in a Sentence

formal The new policy essentially aims to streamline the company's operations.

informal Basically, the new rule is meant to make things easier for the company.

slang The new plan is like, all about making things simpler for the company.

figurative The new strategy is the key that essentially unlocks the company's potential.

Grammatical Forms of essentially

• past tense: essentially
• plural: essentiallys
• comparative: more essentially
• superlative: most essentially
• present tense: essentially
• future tense: will essentially
• perfect tense: has essentially
• continuous tense: is essentially
• singular: essentially
• positive degree: essentially
• infinitive: to essentially
• gerund: essentiallying
• participle: essentiallyed

Origin and Evolution of essentially

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'essentially' originated from the Latin word 'essentia' which means 'being, essence'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'essentially' has evolved to emphasize the core or fundamental nature of something, often used to convey the most important aspect or essence of a situation or concept.