basically
|ba-sic-al-ly|
B1
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
(basic)
fundamental principles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'basically' originates from the word 'basic,' which comes from the Greek word 'básis,' meaning 'foundation' or 'base.'
Historical Evolution
'basic' evolved from the Greek word 'básis' through Latin 'basis' and Old French 'basique,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'basic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foundation' or 'base,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fundamentally.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in the most essential respects; fundamentally.
Basically, the project was a success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39