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- [fuhn-duh-men-tl]
- /ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl/
- /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuhn-duh-men-tl]
- /ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl/
Definitions of fundamental word
- adjective fundamental serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure. 1
- adjective fundamental of, relating to, or affecting the foundation or basis: a fundamental revision. 1
- adjective fundamental being an original or primary source: a fundamental idea. 1
- adjective fundamental Music. (of a chord) having its root as its lowest note. 1
- noun fundamental a basic principle, rule, law, or the like, that serves as the groundwork of a system; essential part: to master the fundamentals of a trade. 1
- noun fundamental Also called fundamental note, fundamental tone. Music. the root of a chord. the generator of a series of harmonics. 1
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Origin of fundamental
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin fundāmentālis of, belonging to a foundation. See fundament, -al1
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Parts of speech for Fundamental
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preposition
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fundamental popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fundamental usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fundamental
adj fundamental
- major — Clarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet.
- paramount — chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
- integral — of, relating to, or belonging as a part of the whole; constituent or component: integral parts.
- crucial — If you describe something as crucial, you mean it is extremely important.
- indispensable — absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite: an indispensable member of the staff.
adjective fundamental
- basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
- elementary — Of or relating to the most rudimentary aspects of a subject.
- elemental — Primary or basic.
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
noun fundamental
- ground rule — Usually, ground rules. basic or governing principles of conduct in any situation or field of endeavor: the ground rules of press conferences.
- axiom — An axiom is a statement or idea which people accept as being true.
- tenet — any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.
- stipulation — a condition, demand, or promise in an agreement or contract.
- point of departure — Nautical. the precise location of a vessel, established in order to set a course, especially in beginning a voyage in open water.
Antonyms for fundamental
adj fundamental
- lesser — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- least — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
adjective fundamental
- extrinsic — Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
- superfluous — being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
Top questions with fundamental
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