Essentially: meaning, definitions and examples

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essentially

[ ɪˈsɛnʃəli ]

^{Context #1}

in essence

Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.

Synonyms

basically, fundamentally, in essence

Examples of usage

Essentially, the problem boils down to a lack of communication.
The company is essentially bankrupt.
He is essentially a good person.

^{Context #2}

in a nutshell

Used to give a brief summary or explanation of something.

Synonyms

briefly, concisely, in summary

Examples of usage

Essentially, we need to focus on improving efficiency.
The plan is essentially to expand our reach.

Translations

Translations of the word "essentially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 essencialmente

🇮🇳 मूल रूप से

🇩🇪 im Wesentlichen

🇮🇩 pada dasarnya

🇺🇦 по суті

🇵🇱 zasadniczo

🇯🇵 本質的に (ほんしつてきに)

🇫🇷 essentiellement

🇪🇸 esencialmente

🇹🇷 özünde

🇰🇷 본질적으로

🇸🇦 في الأساس

🇨🇿 v podstatě

🇸🇰 v podstate

🇨🇳 本质上 (běnzhí shàng)

🇸🇮 v bistvu

🇮🇸 í meginatriðum

🇰🇿 негізінен

🇬🇪 არსებითად

🇦🇿 əsasən

🇲🇽 esencialmente

Word origin

The word 'essentially' comes from the Latin word 'essentialis', which means 'of the essence' or 'related to the nature of something'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century, originally in the sense of 'in an essential manner'. Over time, it has evolved to convey the idea of something being fundamental or intrinsic.