fundamental
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
adjective
- Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
- The fundamental rule of the game is to respect your opponents.
- Reading and writing are fundamental skills for every student.
- Understanding gravity is fundamental to studying physics.
- Affecting the basic nature of something; essential.
- There is a fundamental difference between their opinions.
- The company made a fundamental change to its business model.
- Access to clean water is a fundamental human right.
Antonyms
noun
- A basic principle or essential part of something.
- The fundamentals of a healthy diet include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- You need to master the fundamentals before trying advanced techniques.
- The course teaches the fundamentals of computer programming.