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/ˌfʌndəˈmentəl ˈprɪnsɪpl/ · fun.da-men.tal prin.ciple
noun
- A basic or essential concept or idea that serves as the foundation for a system, theory, or philosophy. The fundamental principle of democracy is that power is held by the people.
- A fundamental principle is a guiding idea or concept that underlies a particular field of study or area of inquiry. The fundamental principle of physics is that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.
Synonyms
basic principleessential conceptfoundational ideaunderlying principlecore conceptkey ideaprimary principle
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'fundamental principle' has been used in various fields, including philosophy, science, and politics, to describe a basic or essential concept that serves as the foundation for a particular system or theory.