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fundamental

Pronunciation: [fʌndəˈmɛntəl]

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Learn how to use fundamental in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “importance”

(adjective) something that is very basic or essential. It helps understand the most important parts of something. For example, knowing how to add and subtract is fundamental to learning math.

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Understanding the fundamental rules of the game helped everyone play better.

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Without the fundamental concepts, it was hard to understand the lesson.

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What are the fundamental principles of a healthy diet?

Context: “basic principles”

(noun) a basic idea or principle that is very important. It is what everything else is built on. Think of it like the first building block when you build a tower.

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The fundamentals of science include learning about matter and energy.

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He didn't grasp the fundamentals, so he struggled with more complex topics.

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Can you explain the fundamentals of teamwork to me?

How to pronounce fundamental

Pronunciation: [fʌndəˈmɛntəl]

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