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FUNDAMENTAL

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Fundamental.

How to pronounce fundamental:

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Fundamental - as a noun

Any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business

Example: "Fundamentals include a company's growth, revenues, earnings, management, and capital structure"

The lowest tone of a harmonic series

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
first harmonicfundamental frequency

Fundamental - as an adjective satellite

Serving as an essential component

Example: "A cardinal rule"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cardinalcentralkeyprimal

Being or involving basic facts or principles

Example: "The fundamental laws of the universe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rudimentaryunderlying

Far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something

Example: "The fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
profound

Fundamental - as an adjective

Pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation.

Essential, as an element, principle, or law; important; original; elementary.

Example: "A need for belonging seems fundamental to humans."

Example Sentences

"A fundamental principle of democracy is free and fair elections."
"Mathematics builds upon fundamental concepts such as addition and subtraction."
"The fundamental flaw in their argument is a lack of evidence."
"Basic literacy skills are fundamental to a child's education."
"The company is undergoing a fundamental restructuring."
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Word Game Points

Is FUNDAMENTAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fundamental is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FUNDAMENTAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is FUNDAMENTAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fundamental is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FUNDAMENTAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is FUNDAMENTAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fundamental is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FUNDAMENTAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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