noun🔗Share(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"theorysystemphilosophysciencelawvaluemoralabstractlogicessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe lowest frequency of a periodic waveform."The fundamental of the school's bell tone is a low hum, barely audible. "frequencysignalsoundphysicselectronicstechnicalessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe lowest partial of a complex tone."The fundamental of the song's melody was a low, sustained C note. "musicsoundphysicsfrequencyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation."The fundamental rules of the school's dress code are clearly posted. "sciencephilosophysystemstructurelogicessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEssential, as an element, principle, or law; important; original; elementary."A need for belonging seems fundamental to humans."elementtheoryphilosophyscienceeducationabstractessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading