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fundamental

[fuhn-duh-men-tl] / ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl /




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Such analysis is “inaccurate,” Mr. Gibbs says, and ultimately leads to a fundamental misunderstanding of how rhythms interact in black music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Such a discovery has the potential to reshape our understanding of gravity, dark energy, and the fundamental workings of the Universe.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

The coalition, which includes the American Civil Liberties Union, has called on Fifa to put pressure on US authorities "to respect the fundamental human rights of every person visiting and attending the games".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Horror, everyone agrees, is a fundamental part of the VHS community.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The possibility that Mendel had deduced a fundamental natural rule—a dangerous law—by tabulating pea hybrids seemed absurd and far-fetched to Nägeli.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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