Synonyms of in essence
7 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for in essence is essentially. Other synonyms of in essence are fundamentally. The opposite of in essence is coincidentally.
Synonyms and similar words for in essence
prepositional phraseBy nature; inherently.
- essentiallyIn essence: by nature.
- substantively
- substantially
- basically
- fundamentallyIn a fundamental or basic sense; reaching the very core of the matter.
- intrinsically
prepositional phraseIn most ways that matter; in all ways that matter.
Opposite of in essence
prepositional phraseBy nature; inherently.
- circumstantially
- happenstantiallyBy happenstance; occurring due to random chance.
- incidentally
- coincidentallyIn a coincidental manner.
- by chance
- accidentally
Meaning of in essence
- prepositional phrase By nature; inherently.
- prepositional phrase In most ways that matter; in all ways that matter.
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Questions about synonyms of in essence
- What is another word for in essence?
- In essence has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as essentially and fundamentally.
- What is the opposite of in essence?
- The opposite of in essence is coincidentally.
- What does in essence mean?
- In essence means by nature; inherently.
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