Synonyms: first harmonic, fundamental, fundamental frequency
Definition: the lowest tone of a harmonic series
Similar words: harmonic
Definition: a tone that is a component of a complex sound
Synonyms: fundamental
Definition: any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business
Usage: fundamentals include a company's growth, revenues, earnings, management, and capital structure
Similar words: factor
Definition: anything that contributes causally to a result
Usage: a number of factors determined the outcome
Synonyms: cardinal, central, key, primal, fundamental
Definition: serving as an essential component
Usage: a cardinal rule; the central cause of the problem; an example that was fundamental to the argument; computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure
Similar words: important, of import
Definition: of great significance or value
Usage: important people; the important questions of the day
Synonyms: fundamental, rudimentary, underlying
Definition: being or involving basic facts or principles
Usage: the fundamental laws of the universe; a fundamental incomatibility between them; these rudimentary truths; underlying principles
Similar words: basic
Definition: pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
Usage: a basic fact; the basic ingredients; basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities
Synonyms: fundamental, profound
Definition: far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
Usage: the fundamental revolution in human values that has occurred; the book underwent fundamental changes; committed the fundamental error of confusing spending with extravagance; profound social changes
Similar words: important, significant
Definition: important in effect or meaning
Usage: a significant change in tax laws; a significant change in the Constitution; a significant contribution; significant details; statistically significant