fundamental — meaning in English
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English meaning
- capital noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
- cardinal adj Of central or fundamental importance.
- elementary adj Simple and basic; easy to understand.
- essential adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
- fundamental adj Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.
Senses
fundamental is used for these senses in English:
- capital (slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
- cardinal Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.
- elementary Relating to an elementary school.
- essential Being in the basic form; showing its essence.
- fundamental Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
capital — full definition
- noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
- noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
- noun An uppercase letter.
- adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
- adj Punishable by death.
cardinal — full definition
- adj Of central or fundamental importance.
- adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
- noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
- noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.