fundamental

• Descreve algo básico, essencial ou que constitui a base de um sistema ou estrutura.

Describes something that is basic, essential, or forming the foundation of a system or structure.

1. Basic or essentialB2formal

   Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

   Fundamental

   • Understanding grammar is fundamental to learning a language.
   • The fundamental principles of physics remain unchanged.
   • Access to clean water is a fundamental human right.

   Sinônimosbasiccentralcoreelementalessentialintrinsickeyprimaryrudimentaryunderlying

   Antônimosaccessoryextraneousincidentalperipheralsecondarysuperficialtrivialunessential

2. Primary or foundationalB2formal

   Serving as the foundation or starting point for something.

   Fundamental

   • The fundamental difference between the two systems is their approach.
   • She made a fundamental error in her calculations.
   • The course covers the fundamental concepts of economics.

   Sinônimosbasiccoreelementaryessentialintrinsickeyprimaryunderlying

   Antônimosderivativeincidentalperipheralsecondarysubordinate

• Substantivo que designa um princípio básico, regra ou conceito fundamental que serve de base para um sistema, teoria ou prática.

A noun referring to a basic principle, rule, or underlying concept that serves as the foundation for a system, theory, or practice.

1. Basic principleB2formal

   A basic or essential principle, rule, or fact that forms the foundation of something.

   Fundamento

   • The fundamentals of mathematics include addition and subtraction.
   • Understanding the fundamentals of physics is crucial for engineering.
   • She taught her students the fundamentals of good writing.

   Sinônimosbasiscornerstonefoundationgroundworkprinciplerudiment