1fun·da·men·tal 
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl̟/ adjective
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl̟/ adjective [more fundamental; most fundamental] 1 : forming or relating to the most important part of something : basic
▪ The Constitution ensures our fundamental rights. ▪ There's a fundamental difference between these two political parties. ▪ a fundamental truth/concept/belief — often + to ▪ beliefs that are fundamental to our society 2 : of or relating to the basic structure or function of something
▪ These ideas are of fundamental importance. ▪ The revolution brought about a fundamental change in the country. ▪ We need to make some fundamental changes in the way we do business. ▪ We need to address these problems on a more fundamental level.
▪ The Constitution ensures our fundamental rights. ▪ There's a fundamental difference between these two political parties. ▪ a fundamental truth/concept/belief — often + to ▪ beliefs that are fundamental to our society
▪ These ideas are of fundamental importance. ▪ The revolution brought about a fundamental change in the country. ▪ We need to make some fundamental changes in the way we do business. ▪ We need to address these problems on a more fundamental level.
