50
fundamental(noun, adjective, characteristic, drop, part)
49
essential(noun, adjective, characteristic, drop, part)
36
primary(adjective, body, simple, plain, base)
33
elementary(adjective, characteristic, clear, light, start)
23
simple(adjective, clear, hard, light, smooth)
23
organic(adjective, rough, important, coarse, significant)
22
elemental(adjective, body, simple, plain, material)
21
principal(adjective, body, material, important, significant)
20
underlying(adjective, simple, plain, base, important)
19
first(adjective, order, important, significant, opening)
17
main(adjective, top, important, significant, essential)
17
prime(adjective, body, material, pure, important)
17
vital(adjective, body, material, important, significant)
15
necessary(noun, adjective, body, material, important)
15
intrinsic(adjective, characteristic, important, significant, natural)
15
original(adjective, characteristic, body, simple, plain)
14
key(adjective, property, important, head, significant)
13
cardinal(noun, adjective, property, important, head)
13
inherent(adjective, material, natural, essential, absolute)
13
rudimentary(adjective, hard, start, simple, plain)
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