[ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
(e.g: the protection of fundamental human rights)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from French fondamental, or late Latin fundamentalis, from Latin fundamentum, from fundare ‘to found’

[ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a central or primary rule or principle on which something is based
(e.g: two courses cover the fundamentals of microbiology)

- a fundamental note, tone, or frequency


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from French fondamental, or late Latin fundamentalis, from Latin fundamentum, from fundare ‘to found’