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IELTS word

fundamental

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/adjective

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English definition

basic and necessary for something to exist or succeed

Common phrases / collocations

  1. fundamental change
  2. fundamental principle
  3. fundamental importance

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    A strong foundation is fundamental to a safe house.

  2. 2.

    Trust is fundamental to good teamwork.

  3. 3.

    The reform caused a fundamental change.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A deep concrete and steel foundation supports a house under construction.
basic and necessary for something to exist or succeed
1deep foundation
2building above
strong base→supports the whole