fundamental
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Also seen as: fundamentals
Sense 1
A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block used to form a complex idea.
Một sự thật cơ bản, khái niệm sơ bộ, nguyên tắc, quy tắc hoặc luật
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A collection of essential component ideas that are often grouped together to serve as the foundational basis of a complex idea.
Một tập hợp các ý tưởng thành phần thiết yếu thường được nhóm lại với nhau để phục vụ như cơ sở nền tảng của một ý tưởng phức tạp
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
Liên quan đến nền tảng, cơ sở hoặc cơ sở; phục vụ như một nền tảng
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Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Essential; extremely important.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fundamental” mean?
A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block used to form a complex idea.
Is “fundamental” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.