fundamental
Elementary/ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/
- adjective
- Basic, most important, forming the foundation
fundamental in a sentence
- “Respect is fundamental in a friendship.”
- “The Constitution ensures our fundamental rights.”
- “There's a fundamental difference between these two political parties.”
- “These ideas are of fundamental importance.”
What does “fundamental” mean?
fundamental (adjective) means basic, most important, forming the foundation. It is pronounced /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fundamental" mean?
- fundamental (adjective) means: Basic, most important, forming the foundation
- How do you pronounce "fundamental"?
- "fundamental" is pronounced /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "fundamental" in a sentence?
- Here is "fundamental" used in a sentence: Respect is fundamental in a friendship.
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