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fundamentally

[fuhn-duh-men-tl-ee] / ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl i /
ADVERB
basically
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Those who are more optimistic have said that AI has fundamentally changed the industry’s trajectory.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

"This discovery fundamentally changes our previous understanding of the onset of spring in the forest," says the Würzburg researcher.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Beyond cementing Ju Ae's legitimacy, "by wearing Western-designed clothing, Ju Ae and Ri Sol Ju are demonstrating a 'differentiation strategy' - that their social standing is fundamentally different from that of ordinary residents", noted Cheong.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Also underpinning the decision to tighten policy further are signs the economy remains fundamentally strong despite growing shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Cambridge had changed her fundamentally and she thought she was immune.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan