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grundsätzlich

/ɡʁʊntˈzɛntlɪç/
adjective★Intermediate— fundamental, basic, or in principle
formalinformal

Fundamental, basic, or serving as a foundation; in principle or generally speaking.

Grundsätzlich ist die Idee gut, aber es gibt einige Details zu beachten.

The idea is good in principle, but there are some details to consider.

Grundsätzlich unterstützt die Regierung die Reform.

The government generally supports the reform.

💡

Often used to express a general stance or principle, sometimes with reservations.

Collocations

grundsätzlich einverstandenin principle agreegrundsätzlich möglichbasically possiblegrundsätzlich richtigbasically correct

Synonyms

prinzipiellim Grundeim Wesentlichen

Antonyms

ausnahmsweisespeziellausschließlich

💡Pro Tip

Usage in formal contexts

Use 'grundsätzlich' to express general principles or foundational ideas, especially in formal or professional settings.

📖Word Origin

From 'Grund' (foundation) + '-lich' (suffix forming adjectives), meaning 'of the foundation' or 'fundamental'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to qualify statements, indicating that while something is true in general, exceptions or details may apply.

Word Breakdown

Grund
foundation, basis
root
+
-lich
adjective-forming suffix
suffix
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