fundamental

adjective
UK: /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
US: /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

  1. Basic and essential; forming a necessary foundation or base.

    1. Reading is a fundamental skill.
    2. The fundamental principles of physics must be understood to build complex machines.

  2. Of central importance; crucial.

    1. Trust is fundamental to any relationship.
    2. Addressing climate change is fundamental for the future of our planet.

Synonyms

basic essential key vital crucial primary elemental principal
fundamental noun

  1. A basic principle, rule, law, or ingredient.

    1. Respect is a fundamental.
    2. Hard work is one of the fundamentals for achieving success in any field.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fundamental" in English means: Basic and essential; forming a necessary foundation or base., Of central importance; crucial..

The phonetic transcription of "fundamental" is /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/ in British English and /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fundamental": basic, essential, key, vital, crucial, primary, elemental, principal.

Example usage of "fundamental": "Reading is a fundamental skill.". More examples on the page.