Sekirov Dictionary

fundamental

/ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/

noun 4
adjective 2
forms 3

noun4

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A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block used to form a complex idea.
- Personal leadership is a fundamental of successful government. — 1928
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A collection of essential component ideas that are often grouped together to serve as the foundational basis of a complex idea.
- When any one offers me a compleat Catalogue of his Fundamentals, he does not unreasonably demand me to quit mine for nothing[…] — 1722
The lowest frequency of a periodic waveform.
The lowest partial of a complex tone.

adjective2

Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
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Essential; extremely important.
- A need for belonging seems fundamental to humans.

forms

fundamentals · more fundamental · most fundamental

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