/fundamenˈtal/
#4032 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
fundamental, essential
Word origin
From Latin fundamentalis, from fundamentum ('foundation'), from fundus ('bottom, base').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fundamentum
- English cognates
- fundamental, foundation, fund
Grammar
Femininefundamental
Masc pluralfundamentales
Fem pluralfundamentales
Examples
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It is fundamental to listen to others.
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Water is fundamental for life.
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Your support is essential to me.
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It is a fundamental idea of the book.
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The family plays an essential role.
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