Fundamental
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fundamental is a noun meaning (physics) The lowest frequency of a periodic waveform.
Meaning
(physics) The lowest frequency of a periodic waveform.
More Meanings
- (music) The lowest partial of a complex tone.
- Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
- Essential; extremely important.
- (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.
- (generic, plural) A collection of essential component ideas that are often grouped together to serve as the foundational basis of a complex idea.
Example Sentences
one of the fundamentals of linear algebra
A need for belonging seems fundamental to humans.
Personal leadership is a fundamental of successful government.
a fundamental truth; a fundamental axiom; a fundamental element; fundamental principle; fundamental law
Word Forms
- fundamentals
Synonyms for fundamental
Depending on context, synonyms include groundlaying, elementary, profound, significant, cardinal, important.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardinal, significant, basic, primal, important, profound.
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