essentially

本質的に、根本的に

物事の基本的な性質や最も重要な特徴から見ると。

やさしい英語で： When you consider the most important features or the basic nature of something.

• She is essentially a kind person.
• The problem is essentially one of trust.
• Despite its bright colours, the design is essentially simple.

類義語： basically, fundamentally, at heart

よく使う表現： essentially a question, essentially human, essentially simple, essentially good

ほぼ、大体

小さな違いや例外はあっても、ほとんど完全に。

やさしい英語で： Almost completely, although there may be small differences or exceptions.

• The two rooms are essentially identical.
• Our plans remain essentially unchanged.
• The work is essentially complete, apart from a few small details.

類義語： mostly, largely, virtually

よく使う表現： essentially the same, essentially unchanged, essentially complete, essentially identical