Simple meaning
What does Fundamental mean?
basic and very important.
Dictionary definition
forming the most basic and important part of something.
Example sentences
Fundamental in a sentence
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In class, we used fundamental to explain an idea clearly.
medium
The reading assignment asked students to identify fundamental in the passage and explain its role.
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During discussion, the group compared how fundamental changed the meaning of the argument in the text.
Synonyms
Words like Fundamental
related termA nearby term with a similar idea in academic contexts.
connected ideaUsed when the concept overlaps but is not always identical.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite ideaUseful contrast when meaning goes in a different direction.
unrelated pointUse when there is no meaningful connection or support.
Word family
Fundamental word family
Base word
fundamental
adjective
fundamental
Base form.
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What does fundamental mean?
Fundamental means basic and very important.
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