fundamental
/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
fun · da · men · tal
ˌfʌn · də · ˈmen · tl
English Definition
adj. basic; essential; primary
Significado en Español
fundamental, básico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cơ bản, căn bản
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fund (base, foundation) + amental → basic, fundamental.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “fundamental”.
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A
Primary
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B
Fanciful
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C
Unimportant
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D
Irrelevant
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A — Primary.
“fundamental” means adj. basic; essential; primary
Common questions about “fundamental”
What does “fundamental” mean?
fundamental — adj. basic; essential; primary. In Chinese: 基本的，根本的.
How do you pronounce “fundamental”?
fundamental is pronounced /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: fun · da · men · tal.
Is “fundamental” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. fundamental appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fundamental”?
fund (base, foundation) + amental → basic, fundamental.
