Fundamentals
[,fʌndə'mɛntl]
Definition
(noun.) principles from which other truths can be derived; 'first you must learn the fundamentals'; 'let's get down to basics'.
Edited by Augustus--From WordNet
Examples
- Let us ape Roger Bacon in his prophetic mood, and set down what we believe will be the broad fundamentals of the coming world state. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Whoever is removing the stunting environments of our occupations is doing the fundamentals of reform. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
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