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fundamental

🇬🇧 UK/fʌndə'ment(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/.fʌndә'mentәl/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

adj.

Forming the essential base or foundation of something; extremely important.

基本的,根本的,至关重要的

n.

A basic principle, rule, or fact that forms the foundation of a system or subject.

基本原则,基础,要素

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
fundbottom, base, foundation
+
aconnector
+
mentaction, result, state
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=fundamental

Common Collocations

  • 1.fundamental principle基本原则
  • 2.fundamental right基本权利
  • 3.fundamental change根本性改变

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Freedom is a fundamental human right.

  • 2.

    Education is fundamental to personal and social development.

  • 3.

    The fundamental principles of science guide all research.

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