fundamental

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Synonyms: fundament, fundamentals, fundaments

Antonyms: fundament, fundamentals, fundaments

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|basic principle}}{{lb|en|generic, singular}} A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block used to form a complex idea.
2. {{senseid|en|foundational ideas}}{{lb|en|generic, plural}} A collection of essential component ideas that are often grouped together to serve as the foundational basis of a complex idea.
3. {{lb|en|physics}} The lowest [[frequency]] of a [[periodic]] [[waveform]].
4. {{lb|en|music}} The lowest [[partial]] of a [[complex]] [[tone]].

Adjective

1. Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
2. [[essential|Essential]]; extremely important.

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