Fundamental
adjective
Very basic and important.
Understanding the alphabet is fundamental to learning a language.
Often appears as...
- fundamental principles
- fundamental rights
noun
The core or basis of something.
We need to change the fundamentals of our education system.
Often appears as...
- change the fundamentals
- question the fundamentals
adjective
Relating to the core or basis of something.
We are addressing fundamental issues that affect our society.
Often appears as...
- fundamental issues
- fundamental factors
noun
In music, the lowest sound or tone.
Ensure the fundamental of the chord is audible.
Often appears as...
- fundamental tone
- fundamental sound
adjective
In physics, dealing with the basic laws of nature.
Fundamental forces include gravity and electromagnetism.
Often appears as...
- fundamental forces
- fundamental particles
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Very basic and important.
Understanding the alphabet is fundamental to learning a language.
Often appears as...
- fundamental principles
- fundamental rights
noun
The core or basis of something.
We need to change the fundamentals of our education system.
Often appears as...
- change the fundamentals
- question the fundamentals
adjective
Relating to the core or basis of something.
We are addressing fundamental issues that affect our society.
Often appears as...
- fundamental issues
- fundamental factors
noun
In music, the lowest sound or tone.
Ensure the fundamental of the chord is audible.
Often appears as...
- fundamental tone
- fundamental sound
adjective
In physics, dealing with the basic laws of nature.
Fundamental forces include gravity and electromagnetism.
Often appears as...
- fundamental forces
- fundamental particles
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Depth of Importance
Used when the subject is not just important, but a foundational element.
Privacy is fundamental in a democratic society.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Surface Level
Indicates something goes beyond the surface, affecting deeper aspects.
Mutual respect is fundamental for successful teamwork.
Pro Tip 1/2Depth of Importance
Used when the subject is not just important, but a foundational element.
Privacy is fundamental in a democratic society.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Surface Level
Indicates something goes beyond the surface, affecting deeper aspects.
Mutual respect is fundamental for successful teamwork.
Pro Tip 1/2Depth of Importance
Used when the subject is not just important, but a foundational element.
Privacy is fundamental in a democratic society.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Surface Level
Indicates something goes beyond the surface, affecting deeper aspects.
Mutual respect is fundamental for successful teamwork.
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The genius of Marie...
depended solely on the element's quantity, and was not affected by physical or chemical changes. This led her to conclude that radiation was coming from something fundamental within the atoms of each element. The idea was radical and helped to disprove the long-standing model of atoms as indivisible objects.
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The complex geometry of...
This period of history was a golden age of Islamic culture, during which many achievements of previous civilizations were preserved and further developed, resulting in fundamental advancements in scientific study and mathematics. Accompanying this was an increasingly sophisticated use of abstraction
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The Uncertainty...
Ha ha. Very amusing. Albert, the uncertainty principle works. It functions, and it allows us to make use of the quantum world. The goal of scientific pursuit should not be merely to make use of the world around us. It should be to understand it fundamentally, no matter what use it might have.
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Mary's Room: A...
Could it be that there are fundamental limits to what we can know about something we can't experience? And would this mean there are certain aspects of the universe that lie permanently beyond our comprehension? Or will science and philosophy allow us to overcome our mind's limitations?
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Plato’s Allegory of the...
developed in Plato's other dialogues, which holds that like the shadows on the wall, things in the physical world are flawed reflections of ideal forms, such as roundness, or beauty. In this way, the cave leads to many fundamental questions, including the origin of knowledge,
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How To Levitate PIPE The...
A real-life sonic screwdriver could be closer than you think. A future of sonic surgeries and screwdrivers sounds great. But that technology won't levitate me anytime soon. I think it's time to tackle the fundamental force that's keeping me grounded, gravity.
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Economics of climate...
spending hundreds of billions of dollars on ineffective green policies instead what we do need to do is to spend and encourage them to dramatically ramp up investment in green energy innovation fundamentally if we can innovate the
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The philosophy of...
and stressed that we all share the same fundamental humanity. Nor does Stoicism encourage passivity. The idea is that only people who have cultivated virtue and self-control in themselves can bring positive change in others.
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
And so what happens? They don't talk about it. But the more fundamental reason that law enforcement for the poor in the developing world is so neglected, is because the people inside the developing world, with money,
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Why don't perpetual...
it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem. They don't work. Ideas for perpetual motion machines all violate one or more fundamental laws of thermodynamics,
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The genius of Marie...
depended solely on the element's quantity, and was not affected by physical or chemical changes. This led her to conclude that radiation was coming from something fundamental within the atoms of each element. The idea was radical and helped to disprove the long-standing model of atoms as indivisible objects.
Video examples
The complex geometry of...
This period of history was a golden age of Islamic culture, during which many achievements of previous civilizations were preserved and further developed, resulting in fundamental advancements in scientific study and mathematics. Accompanying this was an increasingly sophisticated use of abstraction
Video examples
The Uncertainty...
Ha ha. Very amusing. Albert, the uncertainty principle works. It functions, and it allows us to make use of the quantum world. The goal of scientific pursuit should not be merely to make use of the world around us. It should be to understand it fundamentally, no matter what use it might have.
Video examples
Mary's Room: A...
Could it be that there are fundamental limits to what we can know about something we can't experience? And would this mean there are certain aspects of the universe that lie permanently beyond our comprehension? Or will science and philosophy allow us to overcome our mind's limitations?
Video examples
Plato’s Allegory of the...
developed in Plato's other dialogues, which holds that like the shadows on the wall, things in the physical world are flawed reflections of ideal forms, such as roundness, or beauty. In this way, the cave leads to many fundamental questions, including the origin of knowledge,
Video examples
How To Levitate PIPE The...
A real-life sonic screwdriver could be closer than you think. A future of sonic surgeries and screwdrivers sounds great. But that technology won't levitate me anytime soon. I think it's time to tackle the fundamental force that's keeping me grounded, gravity.
Video examples
Economics of climate...
spending hundreds of billions of dollars on ineffective green policies instead what we do need to do is to spend and encourage them to dramatically ramp up investment in green energy innovation fundamentally if we can innovate the
Video examples
The philosophy of...
and stressed that we all share the same fundamental humanity. Nor does Stoicism encourage passivity. The idea is that only people who have cultivated virtue and self-control in themselves can bring positive change in others.
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
And so what happens? They don't talk about it. But the more fundamental reason that law enforcement for the poor in the developing world is so neglected, is because the people inside the developing world, with money,
Video examples
Why don't perpetual...
it could sustain life indefinitely. There's just one problem. They don't work. Ideas for perpetual motion machines all violate one or more fundamental laws of thermodynamics,
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T. S. Eliot
American Poet
As things are, and as fundamentally they must always be, poetry is not a career, but a mug's game. No honest poet can ever feel quite sure of the permanent value of what he has written: He may have wasted his time and messed up his life for nothing.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
It takes a great deal of character strength to apologize quickly out of one's heart rather than out of pity. A person must possess himself and have a deep sense of security in fundamental principles and values in order to genuinely apologize.
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Gordon Moore
American Businessman
The technology at the leading edge changes so rapidly that you have to keep current after you get out of school. I think probably the most important thing is having good fundamentals.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
When I was young, I had to learn the fundamentals of basketball. You can have all the physical ability in the world, but you still have to know the fundamentals.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy.
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Arlen Specter
American Politician
The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.
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Frans Timmermans
Dutch Politician
Respect for the rule of law is not optional; it's fundamental.
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Bozoma Saint John
American Businesswoman
We all know this: Music is such a fundamental part of life.
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Tom Rath
American Author
Friendships are among the most fundamental of human needs.
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Brad Henry
American Politician
A fundamental duty of government is to protect its people.
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T. S. Eliot
American Poet
As things are, and as fundamentally they must always be, poetry is not a career, but a mug's game. No honest poet can ever feel quite sure of the permanent value of what he has written: He may have wasted his time and messed up his life for nothing.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
It takes a great deal of character strength to apologize quickly out of one's heart rather than out of pity. A person must possess himself and have a deep sense of security in fundamental principles and values in order to genuinely apologize.
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Gordon Moore
American Businessman
The technology at the leading edge changes so rapidly that you have to keep current after you get out of school. I think probably the most important thing is having good fundamentals.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
When I was young, I had to learn the fundamentals of basketball. You can have all the physical ability in the world, but you still have to know the fundamentals.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy.
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Arlen Specter
American Politician
The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.
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Frans Timmermans
Dutch Politician
Respect for the rule of law is not optional; it's fundamental.
Quote examples
Bozoma Saint John
American Businesswoman
We all know this: Music is such a fundamental part of life.
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Tom Rath
American Author
Friendships are among the most fundamental of human needs.
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Brad Henry
American Politician
A fundamental duty of government is to protect its people.
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