fundamentals Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun principles from which other truths can be derived
   fundamental principle; basics; bedrock; basic principle.
   
   • first you must learn the fundamentals
   • let's get down to basics
2. noun any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business
   fundamental.
   
   • fundamentals include a company's growth, revenues, earnings, management, and capital structure
3. noun the lowest tone of a harmonic series
   first harmonic; fundamental; fundamental frequency.
   

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