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

Rhymes with FUNDAMENTAL

accidental, continental, detrimental, elemental, incidental, instrumental, ornamental, sacramental, supplemental