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fun·da·men·tal

fundamental

 
 
pronunciation:
fuhn d men tl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: If something is fundamental, it forms the base, or part of the base, for other things to be built on. A fundamental thing is something that is important and necessary. For example, learning the alphabet is fundamental to learning how to read.
Ability to read is fundamental to getting an education.Strength is one of the fundamental elements in the sport of boxing.Freedom of speech is one of the fundamental rights of citizens in many countries. When people have this right, they can even complain about their leaders.
synonyms:
basic, central, elementary, foundational, primary
antonyms:
secondary
similar words:
chief, essential, key, main, major, principal
derivation: fundamentally (adv.)
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