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fundamental
Algo muy importante o necesario para que otra cosa exista o funcione bien.
Definition & meaning
Fundamental means fundamental, essential, or basic: something that forms a foundation or is of central importance.
It can describe a basic principle, a crucial factor, or an underlying part of something.
Grammar & Word origin
Fundamental is an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is fundamentales.
It comes from Latin fundamentum, meaning “foundation,” plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Synonyms & antonyms
- esencial — “essential”; emphasizes that something is indispensable.
- básico — “basic”; often emphasizes something elementary or foundational.
- principal — “main” or “principal”; emphasizes relative importance rather than a foundational role.
- secundario — “secondary”; less important than what is fundamental.
- accesorio — “additional” or “nonessential”; not central to the matter.
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Examples
La educación es una parte fundamental de la sociedad.adjective
Education is a fundamental part of society.
La cooperación fue fundamental para resolver el problema a tiempo.adjective
Cooperation was fundamental to solving the problem on time.
La paciencia es fundamental.adjective
Patience is fundamental.
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