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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

  1. noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
  2. noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
  3. noun An uppercase letter.
  4. adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
  5. adj Punishable by death.

cardinal — full definition

  1. adj Of central or fundamental importance.
  2. adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
  3. noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
  4. noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.

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