as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
the purpose of the course is to furnish students with fundamental knowledge of human reproduction
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as in axiom
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as in essence
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Recent Examples of fundamental
Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 June 2025
That fundamental conflict of interest ought to matter to the Florida Bar.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 June 2025
The brand’s fundamentals are strong, with growth of 20 percent year-over-year, the team said.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
Filming on location, experiencing and feeling the daily life of each Indigenous people, listening to their languages and songs were fundamental to making this film.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 7 June 2025
That fundamental conflict of interest ought to matter to the Florida Bar.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Noun
In a recent Instagram video, Rodriguez shared his belief that kids today play too many games, stripping them of the ability to learn the fundamentals.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 June 2025
The brand’s fundamentals are strong, with growth of 20 percent year-over-year, the team said.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fundamental
Adjective
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The drones and their release systems had to be tested in these demanding conditions to validate their ability to carry out the basic components of the mission.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The basic premise was that given the seriousness of the issues at hand, the heads of State themselves needed to work out a coordinated strategy.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Zermelo developed nine simple axioms, that is, unproven basic assumptions, on which everything is based in math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
9 May 2025
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In some, the conceit of rational or empirical investigation is coupled with a principle that resists being accounted for in that way: axioms of indifference or exhaustion; rulesof inference;principles of detachment; propertiesof between.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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That really captured the essence of the dark ages and the medieval world.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Quotable Time is of the essence for these students.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Although contemporary smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant can manage rudimentary household commands—like turning on lights or checking the weather—agentic AI signifies a profound shift.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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These pioneers used rudimentary plows, but when steel plows became available farmers were able to plant and harvest much more food per acre to feed a growing population.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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This is the sort of thing that young people think will never happen to them, but remember the maxim: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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That violates another maxim commonly taught in families, schools and religious venues everywhere: Those who can should help those in need.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The problem, blamed on outdated wastewater infrastructure, has persisted for decades but has spiraled in recent years as Tijuana's population skyrocketed.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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The senators invited two former CBS News executives — who both left, in large part, because of the controversy — to testify before a joint committee hearing in Sacramento to help lawmakers examine problems with a possible Trump settlement.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Since 2019, Hawkins has led Student Support Services in Valparaiso including special education and social workers after beginning her career as an elementary teacher in 2001.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Debates over integration are far from settled Last year, before President Trump took office, Concordia Parish rejected a Justice Department plan that would have ended its case if the district combined several majority white and majority Black elementary and middle schools.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Supporters say the new rules are necessary to keep California on track for its climate goals.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Fundamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fundamental. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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