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basally

basally

7.5
In a simple way that shows the main idea
  • adverb
  • /ˈbeɪsəli/
translation icon : fundamentalmente
  • The disagreement was basally about values rather than specific policies.

Examples

  • His approach is basally practical, focusing on real-world solutions.

  • The two proposals are basally identical, despite some minor differences.

  • The two proposals are basally the same, despite minor differences in wording.

  • The idea is basally flawed.

  • He approached the problem basally to find the root cause.

  • His theory is basally about the fundamental principles of physics.

  • The issues were basally a matter of principle rather than practicalities.

Synonyms

foundationally
vsbasally
1 5.9

In a way that affects the basic ideas or structure

is more about base-level essence rather than principles
primally
vsbasally
7.9

In a way that comes from the first form or beginning

focuses on base-level essence instead of origin or time

Surface Forms

basally positive

Morphology

basally = basal (transparent) = basal + ly

The adverb 'basally' is transparently derived from the adjective 'basal' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Basally comes from the word base, the same root as basic, which means 'foundation' or the most important part. So when something is basally true it is true in a simple, fundamental way at the very bottom or core of the idea.