Fundamental synonyms

Basics, basal, base, and basic principles are all synonyms for fundamental. Secondary and unimportant are antonyms of fundamental. And here are 59 another word for fundamental.

Another word for fundamental

1. basic

  • Basal
  • Basic
  • Capital
  • Cardinal
  • Central
  • Chief
  • Constitutional
  • Crucial
  • Elemental
  • Elementary
  • Essential
  • First
  • Foundational
  • Important
  • Indispensable
  • Ingrained
  • Inherent
  • Initial
  • Intrinsic
  • Key
  • Necessary
  • Organic
  • Original
  • Pivotal
  • Primary
  • Prime
  • Primitive
  • Primordial
  • Principal
  • Radical
  • Root
  • Rudimentary
  • Structural
  • Underlying
  • Vital
  • Critical

2. basics

  • Base
  • Basic principles
  • Basics
  • Bedrock
  • Brass tacks
  • Core
  • Crux of the matter
  • Crux
  • Essence
  • Essentials
  • First principles
  • Foundations
  • Groundwork
  • Heart of the matter
  • Heart
  • Nitty-gritty
  • Nucleus
  • Nuts and bolts
  • Preliminaries
  • Rudiments
  • Sine qua non
  • ABC

Fundamental synonyms statistics

The adjective "fundamental" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 4 synonyms with 4 letters, 7 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 11 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 9 synonyms with 9 letters, 8 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 2 synonyms with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 3 synonyms with 15 letters, and 1 synonym with 16 letters, for a total of 56 synonyms for fundamental.

Fundamental sentences

Education is the fundamental of knowledge growth.

Trust is fundamental in building strong relationships.

Freedom is fundamental to individual happiness.

Honesty is fundamental in gaining respect.


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Word Opposites Synonyms
Replacement Original, substitution Substitute, alternative
Digital Analog, physical Electronic, virtual
Accountability Irresponsibility, unaccountability Responsibility, answerability
Inconsistent Consistent, steady Incompatible with, conflicting with
Ashamed Proud, unabashed Sorry, shamefaced
Assignment Free time, leisure Task, piece of work
Well rounded Narrow-minded, one-dimensional Balanced, complete
Accomplishment Failure, setback Achievement, act
Under More than, over Less than, lower than
Resentment Contentment, happiness Bitterness, indignation
Attentive Inattentive, inconsiderate Alert, awake
Center Edge, outskirts Middle, core
Development Decline, stagnation Evolution, growth
Central Side, extreme, outer Middle, centre
Pretentious Natural, unaffected Affected, ostentatious
Talking Silent, listening Speaking, chatting
Talk Silent, listen Speak, give voice
Undoubtedly Possibly, doubtfully, questionably Doubtless, indubitably
Tall Short, small, low Big, high
Bound Free, unrestricted Leap, jump
At present In the past, in the future At the moment, just now
Present Past, future, absent In attendance, attending
Understand Ignore, misunderstand, confuse Appreciate, recognize
Dimension Flatness, monodimensionality Proportions, measurements
Mandatory Optional, voluntary. Obligatory, compulsory
Pivotal Insignificant, minor Central, crucial
Enter Leave, scratch Go in/into, come in/into
Misunderstand Grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea Misapprehend, misinterpret
Misunderstanding Harmony, clarity, agreement Misinterpretation, misconstruction
Adamant Unsure, flexible, yielding Unshakeable, immovable
Compliment Insult, criticism Flattering remark, tribute
Eccentric Ordinary, conventional Unconventional, uncommon
Student Teacher, instructor Undergraduate, postgraduate
Transparent Obscure, ambiguous See-through, clear
Complacent Dissatisfied, humble Smug, self-satisfied
Total Partial, partial, incomplete Entire, complete
Coherent Incoherent, muddled Logical, reasoned
Extent Limitation, restriction Area, size
Entity Nonentity, non-existence Organization, institution
Relentless Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent Persistent, continuing
Prudent Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant Wise, well judged
Damaged Intact, undamaged Broken, ruined
Entitle Deny, restrict Qualify, make eligible
Maintain Break off, neglect Keep in good condition, keep in repair
Document Erase, delete Official paper, legal paper
Agenda Disorganization, chaos Schedule, plan
Fantasy Truth, realism Imagination, creativity
Indifferent Heedful, caring Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards
Silent Audible, noisy Completely quiet, still
Incentive Deterrent, disincentive Inducement, motivation
Mentor Student, mentee Adviser, guide
Entertainment Boredom, drudgery Amusement, pleasure
Excellent Poor, inferior Very good, superb
Insufficient Sufficient, adequate Inadequate, not enough
Representative Atypical, unrepresentative Typical, prototypical