Technically vs. Basically

Technicallyadverb

Based on precise facts.

‘Technically he was Canadian, but everyone assumed he was American.’;

Basicallyadverb

in a fundamental, essential or basic manner

‘They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car.’;

Technicallyadverb

Having or using the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession.

‘Although she is technically gifted, her piano playing lacks passion.’;

Basicallyadverb

mostly; generally; for the most part

Technicallyadverb

According to the current state of science.

‘For now, it is technically impossible to have a manned flight to Mercury.’;

Basicallyadverb

used to refer to the most important or fundamental point the speaker is making

‘''I shouldn't have done it, basically.’;

Technicallyadverb

In a technical manner; according to the signification of terms as used in any art, business, or profession.

Basicallyadverb

at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature;

‘He is basically dishonest’; ‘the argument was essentially a technical one’; ‘for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person’;

Technicallyadverb

with regard to technique;

‘technically lagging behind the Japanese’;

Basicallyadverb

in the most essential respects; fundamentally

‘we started from a basically simple idea’;

Technicallyadverb

with regard to technical skill;

‘a technically brilliant solution’;

Basicallyadverb

used to indicate that a statement summarizes the most important aspects, or gives a roughly accurate account, of a more complex situation

‘I basically played the same thing every night’;