B2adverbacademicphilosophy
US/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl.i/
UK/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl.i/
in the most basic and important way; at its root
In context
The two systems are fundamentally different in how they handle data.
Fundamentally, this is a question of trust, not money.
The invention fundamentally changed the way people travel.
Words that go with fundamentally
adverb + adjective
- fundamentally differentTheir views are fundamentally different.
- fundamentally flawedThe plan is fundamentally flawed.
- fundamentally wrongI think this approach is fundamentally wrong.
adverb + verb
- fundamentally changeSmartphones fundamentally changed communication.
- fundamentally alterThe law could fundamentally alter family life.
- fundamentally disagreeWe fundamentally disagree on this issue.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They are fundamental different.Correct: They are fundamentally different.