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fundamental
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl̟/
adjective
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl̟/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FUNDAMENTAL
[more fundamental; most fundamental]
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forming or relating to the most important part of something
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basic
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The Constitution ensures our fundamental rights.
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There's a fundamental difference between these two political parties.
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a fundamental truth/concept/belief
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often + to
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of or relating to the basic structure or function of something
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These ideas are of fundamental importance.
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The revolution brought about a fundamental change in the country.
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We need to make some fundamental changes in the way we do business.
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We need to address these problems on a more fundamental level.
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fundamental
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl̟/
noun
plural
fundamentals
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fundamental
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl̟/
noun
plural
fundamentals
Britannica Dictionary definition of FUNDAMENTAL
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one of the basic and important parts of something
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a fundamental part
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usually plural
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Reading, writing, and arithmetic are the fundamentals of education.
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the fundamentals of algebra