Definition of Fundamental
Fundamental
Fun·da·men·tal
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Basic or necessary for something to exist or work.
e.g. The fundamental principles of physics govern the universe.
(adjective)
relating to or involving something's most basic nature or most important point;
e.g. He had a fundamental misunderstanding of the situation which caused him to make the wrong decision.
(adjective)
so essential or central to the nature of something as to be difficult or impossible to avoid, overcome, or change;
e.g. The city's diversity is fundamental to its identity and culture.
(noun)
a basic or essential element of something that forms its foundation or center, especially an essential principle (often used in the plural as "fundamentals");
e.g. This concept is one of the fundamentals of the subject, so it is important that you understand it.
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