fundamental
Translation
fundamental, basic, essential
Examples
Hard work is fundamental to success.
Hard work is fundamental to success.
We need to make fundamental changes to the system.
We need to make fundamental changes to the system.
Grammar Patterns
fundamental to ((sth.)) fundamental to our strategy
a fundamental ((noun)) a fundamental principle
Similar Words
Synonyms: basic, essential, primary; Antonyms: secondary, minor
Etymology
From Latin 'fundamentum' (foundation), which comes from 'fundus' (bottom). It's related to 'fund'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'foundation' of a building. Something 'fundamental' is the base part of anything.