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fundamental

/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
English Definition
adj. basic; essential; primary
中文释义
基本的，根本的
Example Sentence

Understanding the fundamental principles of thermodynamics is necessary before attempting to design an efficient heat engine.

在设计高效热机之前，必须先理解热力学的基本原理。

Synonyms
basic essential primary
Antonyms
secondary peripheral
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fund (base, foundation) + amental → basic, fundamental.
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “fundamental”?

  1. A Trivial; small; minor
  2. B Basic; essential; primary
  3. C Very careful, meticulous
  4. D Not connected with religious or spiritual matters
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B — Basic; essential; primary. “fundamental” means basic; essential; primary.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “basic; essential; primary”?

  1. A painstaking
  2. B petty
  3. C secular
  4. D fundamental
Show answer

D — fundamental. “fundamental” means basic; essential; primary.

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Common questions about “fundamental”

What does “fundamental” mean?

fundamental — basic; essential; primary. In Chinese: 基本的，根本的.

How do you pronounce “fundamental”?

fundamental is pronounced /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/.

How is “fundamental” used in a sentence?

Understanding the fundamental principles of thermodynamics is necessary before attempting to design an efficient heat engine. (在设计高效热机之前，必须先理解热力学的基本原理。)

What are synonyms for “fundamental”?

basic, essential, primary — all close in meaning to fundamental (basic; essential; primary).

What is the opposite of “fundamental”?

secondary, peripheral — each the opposite of fundamental (basic; essential; primary).

Is “fundamental” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. fundamental is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “fundamental”?

fund (base, foundation) + amental → basic, fundamental.

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