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- [fuhn-duh-men-tl]
- /ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl/
- /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təlz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuhn-duh-men-tl]
- /ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl/
Definitions of fundamentals word
- adjective fundamentals serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure. 1
- adjective fundamentals of, relating to, or affecting the foundation or basis: a fundamental revision. 1
- adjective fundamentals being an original or primary source: a fundamental idea. 1
- adjective fundamentals Music. (of a chord) having its root as its lowest note. 1
- noun fundamentals 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 fundamentals 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 fundamentals
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 Fundamentals
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fundamentals 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".
fundamentals usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fundamentals
noun fundamentals
- foundation — the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion.
- basics — The basics of something are its simplest, most important elements, ideas, or principles, in contrast to more complicated or detailed ones.
- basis — If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
- essentials — Plural form of essential.
- ground rules — Usually, ground rules. basic or governing principles of conduct in any situation or field of endeavor: the ground rules of press conferences.
Antonyms for fundamentals
adjective fundamentals
- accessories — Accessories belong to a product category in fashion stores, which includes items such as scarves, hats, gloves, belts, and purses.
- auxiliaries — foreign or allied troops serving another nation; mercenaries
- extras — Plural form of extra.
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