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1. fundamental

adjective. ['ˌfəndəˈmɛntəl, ˌfəndəˈmɛnəl'] serving as an essential component.

Rhymes with Fundamental Principle

  • subprincipal
  • principal

2. fundamental

adjective. ['ˌfəndəˈmɛntəl, ˌfəndəˈmɛnəl'] being or involving basic facts or principles.

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3. fundamental

adjective. ['ˌfəndəˈmɛntəl, ˌfəndəˈmɛnəl'] far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something.

4. fundamental

noun. ['ˌfəndəˈmɛntəl, ˌfəndəˈmɛnəl'] the lowest tone of a harmonic series.

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5. principle

noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

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Etymology

  • principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • principium (Latin)

9. principle

noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature).

Etymology

  • principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • principium (Latin)

10. principle

noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] rule of personal conduct.

Etymology

  • principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • principium (Latin)