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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