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Inherently vs Basically - What's the difference?

inherently | basically |

Basically is a synonym of inherently.



As adverbs the difference between inherently and basically

is that inherently is in an inherent way; naturally, innately, unavoidably while basically is in a fundamental, essential or basic manner.

inherently

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an inherent way; naturally, innately, unavoidably.
  • * 1791, Thomas Paine, The Rights Of Man
    • Rights are inherently in all the inhabitants; but charters, by annulling those rights, in the majority, leave the right, by exclusion, in the hands of a few.

    basically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a fundamental, essential or basic manner
    • They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car.