fundamental

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The fundamental issue is the 50-50 power split does not really work with this engine architecture and the current size of battery.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Additionally, Goldman Sachs predicts that central bank demand will remain a fundamental pillar of support, averaging about 60 metric tons monthly, once price volatility dissipates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The U.A.E.’s newly assertive approach is a fundamental shift in its strategic outlook, said officials from a Persian Gulf state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But unless it resolves the deeper contradictions — unless it explains not just what is happening, but why it had to happen and how it will end — it will not change the fundamental dynamic.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The existence of such elites goes against the most fundamental principles of natural selection, since these dominant members of society willingly give up procreation.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari