英語

fundamentally

gb/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəli/ us/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəli/
B2 英語
~ 5800
語義
0件の語義
adverb B2 property
1

in an essential, basic way

In a way that is about the most basic and important part of something, not the small details.

用法パターン: fundamentally [adjective] / fundamentally [changes/happens]
よくある間違い:
Learners often confuse "fundamentally" with "basically" and use them in very casual speech where "basically" sounds more natural (e.g., in relaxed conversation). Another mistake is saying *"in fundamentally"* or *"on fundamentally"*; unlike "in principle", "fundamentally" is used alone before an adjective or verb, as in "fundamentally different" or "fundamentally change".
類義語
essentially (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech and writing.) | basically (More informal and sometimes less strong; can also sound a bit vague or casual.) | at heart (Less formal and a bit more emotional or personal; often used about people.)
対義語
superficially (Focuses on only the surface level, which is the opposite of looking at the basic nature.) | incidentally (Refers to things that are minor or not central, the opposite of what is basic and central.)
コロケーション
fundamentally important |fundamentally flawed |fundamentally sound |fundamentally the same |fundamentally change |fundamentally similar
テーマ
thinking |communication |academia |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She is fundamentally honest, even if she sometimes makes mistakes.
  • The proposal is fundamentally flawed and needs to be rewritten.
  • Their business model is fundamentally sound, despite recent challenges.
  • The two cars are fundamentally the same, with only minor design differences.
  • This law would fundamentally change how the healthcare system works.
学習者向け例文
  • He is fundamentally a kind person.
  • The plan is fundamentally wrong.
  • These two phones are fundamentally the same.
  • This rule will fundamentally change our work.
  • The story is fundamentally about love and family.
unknown B2 property
2

in a deeply different way

Used to show that things are very different at a deep, basic level, not just a little bit different.

用法パターン: fundamentally [different/opposed/incompatible]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes say *"very fundamentally different"*, which can sound redundant because "fundamentally" already expresses a strong degree. It is usually enough to say "fundamentally different" without "very".
類義語
radically (Emphasizes a very large or complete difference or change; often a bit stronger in tone.) | profoundly (Stresses depth of difference, often with a thoughtful or serious tone.)
対義語
essentially (When used in comparisons ("essentially the same"), it suggests that things are mostly the same, the opposite of being fundamentally different.) | basically (In phrases like "basically the same", it signals minor differences only, opposing the idea of deep, basic difference.)
コロケーション
fundamentally different |fundamentally opposed |fundamentally incompatible |fundamentally at odds |fundamentally contradictory
テーマ
thinking |comparison |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Our goals are fundamentally different from theirs.
  • The two parties have fundamentally opposed views on immigration.
  • Their approaches to education are fundamentally incompatible.
  • Science and pseudoscience are fundamentally different methods of understanding the world.
  • We disagree not on details, but on something fundamentally deeper.
学習者向け例文
  • Their ideas are fundamentally different.
  • My values are fundamentally different from his.
  • These two systems are fundamentally opposed.
  • Our views on this topic are fundamentally at odds.
  • The two plans are not the same; they are fundamentally different.
文法
辞書形
fundamentally
IPA
GB/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəli/
US/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəli/
音節・強勢
fun - da - ment - ally (4音節)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ment)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: fundamentally
  • Plural: fundamentallies
関連語
Forms
fundamentallies noun
Core family
fundamental adjective B1 foundation noun A2 found verb
Related words
foundational adjective founder noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unfounded adjective
表現

fundamentally speaking

1
/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase

considering only basic aspects

Used before a statement to show that you are talking only about the most basic and important facts, not all the details.

例文
  • Fundamentally speaking, the company is healthy, despite recent losses.
  • Fundamentally speaking, we both want the same thing.
  • Fundamentally speaking, democracy depends on free and fair elections.

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