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ad. In a basic way; fundamentally or essentially: Throughout the ordeal, he remained basically the same.

ad. For the most part; chiefly: They basically do what they are supposed to.

ad. in a fundamental, essential or basic manner

ad. in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

"Meanwhile, for now, the critical challenges remain basically the same—though I'm very hesitant to say that, and of course "basically" is a big word, really just a hedge against being dead wrong before they even close the casket."