Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Fun·da·men·tal

   /ˌfəndəˈmen(t)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. forming a necessary base or core; of central importance: "the protection of fundamental human rights"
   • ▪ affecting or relating to the essential nature of something or the crucial point about an issue: "the fundamental problem remains that of the housing shortage"
   • ▪ so basic as to be hard to alter, resolve, or overcome: "the theories are based on a fundamental error"

   noun

   • 1. a central or primary rule or principle on which something is based: "two courses cover the fundamentals of microbiology"
   • ▪ a fundamental note, tone, or frequency.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French fondamental, or late Latin fundamentalis, from Latin fundamentum, from fundare ‘to found’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fundamentality noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

   • F

     4

   • U

     1

   • N

     1

   • D

     2

   • A

     1

   • M

     3

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.wordhippo.com › what-is › another-word-forWhat is another word for fundamental? - WordHippo

   www.wordhippo.com › what-is › another-word-for

   • Cached

   Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Contexts . . Adjective. Essential, as an element, principle, or law. Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character. Of or pertaining to initiation. Existing in reality or as a matter of fact.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fundamentalFundamental Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fundamental

   • Cached

   Synonyms of fundamental. 1. a. : serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic. Responsibility is fundamental to democracy. The Constitution ensures our fundamental rights. b. : serving as an original or generating source : primary. a discovery fundamental to modern computers. 2. a.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › fundamentalFUNDAMENTAL - 51 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

   dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › fundamental

   • Cached

   Learn more. Basic knowledge, understanding, etc. is simple and can be developed. NECESSARY. Some understanding of grammar is fundamental to learning a language. Synonyms and examples. necessary. Do you have the necessary skills for the job? need. Does she have the skills needed for work of that sort? require.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fundamentalFundamental - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fundamental

   synonyms: foundational, rudimentary, underlying. basic. pertaining to or constituting a base or basis. adjective. 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”.

6. www.powerthesaurus.org › fundamental › synonymsFundamental synonyms - 2 046 Words and Phrases for Fundamental

   www.powerthesaurus.org › fundamental › synonyms

   • Cached

   Fundamental synonyms - 2 046 Words and Phrases for Fundamental. basic. adj. # essential , main. essential. adj. , n. # basic. primary. adj. # basic , important. central. adj. # main , important. vital. adj. # basic , essential. crucial. adj. # essential. elementary. adj. # basic , essential. elemental. adj. # basic , simple. underlying. adj.

7. www.powerthesaurus.org › fundamentalFUNDAMENTAL in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for ...

   www.powerthesaurus.org › fundamental

   • Cached

   Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. basic. essential. primary. central. vital. crucial. elementary. elemental. underlying. cardinal. principal. core. rudimentary. main. organic. intrinsic. prime. necessary. critical. inherent. radical. important. key. primal. integral. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. View all. Related. Common usage. View all.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusFUNDAMENTAL Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurus

   • Cached

   2 days ago · 1 (adjective) in the sense of central. Definition. essential or primary. the fundamental principles of democracy. Synonyms. central. first. most important. prime. key. necessary. basic. essential. primary. vital. radical. principal. cardinal. integral. indispensable. intrinsic. See examples for synonyms. Opposites.