Fundamental Synonyms

58 fundamental synonyms include basic, foundational, rudimentary, elemental, elementary, underlying, basal, radical, root, and primary. Fundamental is an adjective, and its antonyms are secondary and unimportant. Here are some additional synonyms for "fundamental" with example sentences.

Another word for Fundamental

58 other ways to say fundamental.

1. basic

2. basics

  • sine qua non  
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  • rudiments  
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  • preliminaries  
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  • nuts and bolts  
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  • nucleus  
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  • nitty-gritty  
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  • heart of the matter  
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  • heart
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  • groundwork  
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  • foundations  
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  • first principles  
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  • essentials  
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  • essence
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  • crux of the matter  
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  • crux  
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  • core
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  • brass tacks  
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  • bedrock  
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  • basics  
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  • basic principles  
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  • base
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  • ABC  
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Use fundamental in a Sentence

Education is the fundamental of knowledge growth.

Freedom is fundamental to individual happiness.

Honesty is fundamental in gaining respect.

Philosophy seeks to answer fundamental questions.

Trust is fundamental in building strong relationships.