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Italian

sostanzialmente

/sostantsjalˈmente/adverbB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,651

Meaning

basically, essentially

  • in essence; basically; for the most part

In a sentence

Le due proposte sono sostanzialmente identiche.

The two proposals are essentially identical.

Non cambierà nulla: siamo sostanzialmente allo stesso punto.

Nothing will change: we are basically at the same point.

Il piano è sostanzialmente valido, anche se richiede qualche ritocco.

The plan is substantially sound, even if it requires a few tweaks.

Usage notes

  • Synonym of 'praticamente', 'in sostanza', and 'fondamentalmente'.
  • Very common in spoken and written Italian to summarize a main point.

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