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fundamental

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of fundamental

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject

  • the purpose of the course is to furnish students with fundamental knowledge of human reproduction
Synonyms of fundamental

abecedarian, basal, basic, beginning, elemental, elementary, essential, introductory, meat-and-potatoes, rudimental, rudimentary, underlying
Words Related to fundamental

primal, primary, prime, simple

crude, primeval, primitive, primordial, rude, uncomplicated

preliminary, preparatory

crucial, important, key
Near Antonyms of fundamental

complex, sophisticated

complicated, convoluted, detailed, elaborate, extensive, intricate

developed, evolved, high, higher, refined
Antonyms of fundamental

advanced

Synonym Discussion of fundamental

essential, fundamental, vital, cardinal mean so important as to be indispensable. essential implies belonging to the very nature of a thing and therefore being incapable of removal without destroying the thing itself or its character.
    • conflict is essential in drama
fundamental applies to something that is a foundation without which an entire system or complex whole would collapse.
    • fundamental principles of algebra
vital suggests something that is necessary to a thing's continued existence or operation.
    • cut off from vital supplies
cardinal suggests something on which an outcome turns or depends.
    • a cardinal rule in buying a home

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