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fundamental
serving as a necessary foundation or central part
Synonyms
- essential
- foundational
- central
Antonyms
- inessential
- peripheral
- secondary
fundamental in a sentence
Understanding fractions is fundamental to later algebra work.
The chapter explains the fundamental causes of the conflict.
Where it comes from
From Latin fundamentum 'foundation', from fundare 'to found' (fundus 'bottom').
Memory hook
Fundamental ideas form the foundation.
Read it in context
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