Synonyms for Fundamental & Similar Words
Definition of fundamental
- adjective
- serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure"
- being or involving basic facts or principles; "the fundamental laws of the universe"; "a fundamental incomatibility between them"; "these rudimentary truths"; "underlying principles"
- 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"; "committed the fundamental error of confusing spending with extravagance"; "profound social changes"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "fundamental"
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"Fundamental" in song lyrics
See how fundamental is used in real songs:
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"My mental is fundamental"
Almighty f/ Solomon Childs — Now or Never -
"Exploiting this game, because it's so fundamental"
Big Pokey & Chris Ward f/ Lil' Keke, MJG — Bang On -
"Like Tim Duncan - keep it strictly fundamental"
Jehovah's Boy — Let the Lord Use You