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fundamental

adjective

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

Meaning

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.

fundamental truth

basic, essential, primary, foundational, vital

trivial, secondary

fundamental principle, fundamental right, fundamental importance, fundamental truth

elaborately or highly decorated

containing or using satire to criticize or mock

Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn...

moving or happening at a low speed

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying