All on the surface antonyms
on the sur·face
O o adverb on the surface
- essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
adv on the surface
- importantly — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- determinately — having defined limits; definite.
- intrinsically — belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
- in essence — the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features: Freedom is the very essence of our democracy.
- characteristically — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
- factually — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
- indispensably — absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite: an indispensable member of the staff.