Meaning 1neutral; academic and formal · 82%
Basic and essential to the existence or understanding of something.
Natural examples
Vertrauen ist fundamental für eine gute Zusammenarbeit.
Trust is fundamental to good cooperation.
Der Vertrag schützt fundamentale Rechte.
The contract protects fundamental rights.
Die Entdeckung veränderte unsere Sicht fundamental.
The discovery fundamentally changed our view.
Usage note
Fundamental describes principles, rights, or changes of great importance. It can be compared but is often used without comparison.
Mini-lesson: fundamental
Basic and essential to the existence or understanding of something. Fundamental describes principles, rights, or changes of great importance. It can be compared but is often used without comparison.
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