adverb
- in a fundamental or primary way; essentially
Usage: formal
Examples
- The two theories differ cardinally in their approach to the problem.
- His views on education changed cardinally after becoming a parent.
- The new policy cardinally altered the company’s direction.
- These principles are cardinally important to our organization.
- The research findings cardinally contradicted previous studies.
- Her perspective on life shifted cardinally after the experience.