fundamental


2fundamental

noun

Definition of FUNDAMENTAL

1
: something fundamental; especially : one of the minimum constituents without which a thing or a system would not be what it is
2
a : the principal musical tone produced by vibration (as of a string or column of air) on which a series of higher harmonics is based b : the root of a chord
3
: the harmonic component of a complex wave that has the lowest frequency and commonly the greatest amplitude

First Known Use of FUNDAMENTAL

1637

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