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What is another word for Fundamental? – 134 Fundamental Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    basic essential primary principal cardinal key crucial vital necessary inherent intrinsic underlying elemental rudimentary foundational primitive radical intrinsic native innate inherent inborn innate natural organic instinctive intuitive instinctual basal central core main pivotal axial elementary introductory preliminary initial fundamentalist bedrock intrinsic constituent component elemental innate

    Meaning of Fundamental

    The primary meaning of the word "Fundamental" is being a basic or essential part of something.

    Definitions

    • Serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis
    • * Foundational or primary, forming a minimum requirement or basis
    • * Based on the underlying principles or facts of a subject or activity

    Etymology of Fundamental

    The word "Fundamental" has its roots in the Latin word "fundamentum," meaning foundation, and the English word is derived from the Old French "fundamental," with the first recorded use in the 15th century to describe something serving as a base or foundation.

    Example Uses

    • The company's fundamental goal is to provide excellent customer service.
    • * Understanding the fundamental principles of physics is crucial for becoming an engineer.
    • * The teacher emphasized the fundamental differences between the two theories.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    secondary peripheral auxiliary supplementary derivative incidental minor insignificant trivial nonessential unimportant irrelevant superficial surface-level extraneous marginal ancillary adjunct accessory subordinate dependent contingent incidental

    Related Nouns

    principle basis foundation core base root source origin essence nature substance element component part aspect attribute characteristic quality property trait feature facet

    Related Verbs

    establish found base ground form constitute compose make create construct build underpin underlie support sustain maintain uphold reinforce strengthen

    Related Adjectives

    primary basic essential inherent intrinsic underlying elemental rudimentary foundational radical native innate inborn natural organic instinctive intuitive instinctual basal central core main pivotal axial elementary