fundamental
/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance; affecting the underlying nature of something.
Key Academic Collocations
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fundamentalfundamentallyfundamentals
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
essentialcardinalbasalintegralfoundational
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Universal access to clean potable water and sanitation is recognized internationally as a fundamental human right."
"The pie charts illustrate a fundamental shift in energy production, away from coal-fired generation toward wind and solar."
"Critics argued that the mathematical assumptions underpinning the economic forecasting model were fundamentally flawed."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Fundamental human right' and 'a fundamental shift in consumer behavior' are high-scoring IELTS phrases.