Fundamental (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure".
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Examples
- Honesty is a fundamental principle in any business relationship.
- The ability to read and write is fundamental to a person's education.
- The company's mission statement is a fundamental guide for all employees.
- Understanding the laws of physics is fundamental to becoming an engineer.
- Access to clean water is fundamental to human health and well-being.
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Meaning 2
Being or involving basic facts or principles; "the fundamental laws of the universe"; "a fundamental incompatibility between them"; "these rudimentary truths"; "underlying principles".
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Meaning 3
Far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something; "the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred"; "the book underwent fundamental changes"; "committed the fundamental error of confusing spending with extravagance"; "profound social changes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.