Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FUN-DA-MENT'AL
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FUN-DA-MENT'AL, n.
A leading or primary principle, rule, law or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; essential part; as, the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Fundamental base, in music, a base consisting of a succession of fundamental notes. It is not played, but it shows the harmony to be legitimate.
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