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fun·da·men·tal
 fundamental
- pronunciation:
- fuhn
d
men
tl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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adjective |
| definition: |
basic; central; serving as a foundation.
You have to know the fundamental rules of grammar to write for the school paper.
- synonyms:
- central, elementary, foundational, primary
- antonyms:
- secondary
- similar words:
- cardinal, chief, crucial, essential, key, main, major, principal
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| related words: |
bare, critical, indispensable, necessary, primary |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a basic principle or necessary part.
Good attitude is a fundamental in any group sport.- synonyms:
- basics, essential, keystone
- similar words:
- basis, foundation
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| related words: |
necessity, truth |
| derivation: |
fundamentally (adv.) |
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