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basically
adverb ba·si·cal·ly \ˈbā-si-k(ə-)lē also -zi-\
: in a general or basic way
—used to show that a statement is expressing the most important reason for something
: in a simple way
Full Definition of BASICALLY
1
a : at a basic level : in fundamental disposition or nature <basically correct> <basically, they are simple people> b : for the most part <they basically play zone defense>
2
: in a basic manner : simply <live basically>
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First Known Use of BASICALLY
1903
Related to BASICALLY
- Synonyms
- altogether, chiefly, by and large, generally, largely, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially
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