grundsätzlich

grundsätzlicher · am grundsätzlichsten
Based on: Grundsatz
Adjective #103 Adjective
1.

as a matter of principle, always

Examples
  • Ohne Anzug kommt man hier grundsätzlich nicht rein.
  • Without a suit you can't enter here, period. (Policy of the house)
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How many meanings does the German word 'grundsätzlich' have?

grundsätzlich has 1 distinct meaning: 1. as a matter of principle, always.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'grundsätzlich'?

comparative: grundsätzlicher / superlative: am grundsätzlichsten

What is 'grundsätzlich' related to?

The word 'grundsätzlich' is related to Grundsatz.

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Word of the Day – “der Grund”
"der Grund" is the German brother of "ground". Today, we'll learn where it comes from and how it connects with reason, thoroughness and founding a business.
Vocab: der Grund, aufgrund, grundsätzlich, gründen,begründen
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