That, essentially, is the difference between them.
Essentially, NATO was giving Saddam an ultimatum.
The list is essentially complete.
English dictionary. 2014.
Essentially — Es*sen tial*ly, adv. In an essential manner or degree; in an indispensable degree; really; as, essentially different. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
essentially — index ipso facto, purely (positively), purely (simply) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
essentially — [[t]ɪse̱nʃəli[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADV GRADED: ADV with cl/group (emphasis) You use essentially to emphasize a quality that someone or something has, and to say that it is their most important or basic quality. [FORMAL] It s been believed for centuries… … English dictionary
essentially — es|sen|tial|ly W3S2 [ıˈsenʃəli] adv used when stating the most basic facts about something = ↑basically ▪ Ballet is essentially a middle class interest. ▪ Suicide rates have remained essentially unchanged. [sentence adverb] ▪ Essentially, we are… … Dictionary of contemporary English
essentially — es|sen|tial|ly [ ı senʃli ] adverb *** 1. ) used for emphasizing what is the most important aspect of something or fact about something: That, essentially, is the difference between them. Essentially, NATO was giving Saddam an ultimatum. 2. )… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
essentially — adv. Essentially is used with these adjectives: ↑alien, ↑arbitrary, ↑autonomous, ↑complementary, ↑complete, ↑concerned, ↑conservative, ↑constant, ↑correct, ↑defensive, ↑distinct, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
essentially — /I senSFli/ adverb used when stating the most basic facts about something: Eisenhower was essentially a moderate in politics. (sentence adverb): Essentially, the plan is worthwhile, but some changes will have to be made … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
essentially*/*/ — [ɪˈsenʃ(ə)li] adv 1) used for emphasizing the most important aspect of something That, essentially, is the difference between them.[/ex] 2) used for saying that something is mostly true, but not completely true The list is essentially… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
essentially — See essentially, substantially … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
essentially — essential ► ADJECTIVE 1) fundamental; central. 2) absolutely necessary. ► NOUN (essentials) 1) the fundamental elements. 2) things that are absolutely necessary. DERIVATIVES essentially a … English terms dictionary
