fundamental applies to something that is a foundation without which an entire system or complex whole would collapse. vital suggests something that is necessary to a thing's continued existence or …

The fundamentals include modularity, anticipation of change, generality and an incremental approach.

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are the fundamentals of education.

a basic principle, rule, law, or the like, that serves as the groundwork of a system; essential part to master the fundamentals of a trade

Bedrock is literally a hard, solid layer of rock underlying the upper strata of soil or other rock. Thus, by extension, it is any foundation or basis. Used literally as early as 1850 in Nelson Kingsley’s Diary, the …

He expects gold to reach as high as $2,000 within the next 12 to 24 months even though the price is not being driven by fundamentals.

A free, exercise based approach to learning the fundamentals of drawing. We tackle drawing in a logical, analytical fashion inspired by concept artists and industrial designers, focusing on technical skills that …

FUNDAMENTAL definition: serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying. See examples of fundamental used in a sentence.

When asked what the fundamental, or essential, principles of life are, a teenager might reply, "Breathe. Be a good friend. Eat chocolate. Get gas money." Fundamental has its roots in the Latin word …

The fundamentals of something are its simplest, most important elements, ideas, or principles, in contrast to more complicated or detailed ones.