fundamentals — The basic facts, rules, or principles of a subject. These are the essential elements that serve as the foundation for more complex understanding.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The basic facts, rules, or principles of a subject. These are the essential elements that serve as the foundation for more complex understanding.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfʌndəˈmentəlz/
Example Sentences
- The cooking show host always emphasizes getting the fundamentals right before attempting fancy dishes.
- My piano teacher made me practice fundamentals so much that I started dreaming about scales and arpeggios.
- Understanding market fundamentals is crucial for successful investing.
fundamentals
NOUN[/ˌfʌndəˈmentəlz/]
The basic facts, rules, or principles of a subject. These are the essential elements that serve as the foundation for more complex understanding.
Strong fundamentals help students learn every subject with confidence.
Strong fundamentals helped the young pianist master difficult music. (FUNDAMENTAL = FOUNDATION FIRST.)
Master the fundamentals through instrumentals, create pure sentimentals!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fundamentum' meaning foundation or base, derived from 'fundus' (bottom, ground). The word literally refers to the bottom layer that supports everything above it.
Breakdown
fund- (bottom, base) + -a- (connecting vowel) + -ment- (result/state) + -al (adjective suffix) + -s (plural)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The cooking show host always emphasizes getting the fundamentals right before attempting fancy dishes.”
“My piano teacher made me practice fundamentals so much that I started dreaming about scales and arpeggios.”
“Understanding market fundamentals is crucial for successful investing.”
“The coach said we couldn't play in the game until we mastered the fundamentals of passing and shooting.”
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