| fundamental(adjective, important, original, essential, basic) |
| basal(adjective, important, original, basic, vital) |
| constitutional(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| elemental(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| essential(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| foundational(adjective, important, significant, original, essential) |
| indispensable(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| integral(adjective, important, significant, original, essential) |
| primordial(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| principal(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| requisite(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| rudimentary(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| vital(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| axiomatic(adjective, important, significant, original, essential) |
| basic(adjective, important, original, vital, primary) |
| bottom(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| bottom-line(adjective, important, significant, original, essential) |
| cardinal(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| central(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |
| constitutive(adjective, important, significant, original, basic) |