Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something essential or basic that is necessary for something to function or develop.
Fundamental
/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It is almost fundamental in their idea of him.
Understanding the rules is fundamental to the game.
Her fundamental values guided her life choices.
Etymology:
From the Middle English fundamental, from Latin fundamentalis, from fundamentum meaning foundation or basis, derived from fundare, to found, from fundus, the bottom or base.
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