fundamentally
adverb
fun·da·men·tal·ly
ˌfən-də-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē 
: with regard to what is basic, essential, or fundamental : at a fundamental level
a fundamentally honest person
a fundamentally new/different approach
Most theories of the internal structure of Venus begin with the assumption that the planet is fundamentally similar to the earth …—
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: in a basic or fundamental manner
Andrew and Louise YoungThis "disposable" work force is the most important trend in business today, and it is fundamentally changing the relationship between Americans and their jobs.—Janice Castro
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Taking the time to browse the shelves versus zeroing in on a specific book for purchase ahead of time are two fundamentally different experiences.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images After a turbulent few years for homebuyers, the housing market is entering 2026 with a very different tone, thanks in large part to the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting campaign in late 2025, which fundamentally reshaped the mortgage landscape heading into this new year.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
If this is how employees are feeling, a company is clearly doing something fundamentally wrong.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 1 Jan. 2026
While Ma’s design feels otherworldly, his philosophy is fundamentally rooted in nature.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
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John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images After a turbulent few years for homebuyers, the housing market is entering 2026 with a very different tone, thanks in large part to the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting campaign in late 2025, which fundamentally reshaped the mortgage landscape heading into this new year.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
If this is how employees are feeling, a company is clearly doing something fundamentally wrong.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 1 Jan. 2026
While Ma’s design feels otherworldly, his philosophy is fundamentally rooted in nature.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Fundamentally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundamentally. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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