4
constitutive(important, original, serious, basic, prime)
4
necessary(adjective, body, material, important, significant)
4
original(adjective, simple, important, natural, straightforward)
3
aboriginal(adjective, pure)
3
basilar
3
indispensable(adjective, important, significant, original, essential)
3
key(adjective, lead, important, head, significant)
3
lowermost(adjective, base, last, bottom)
3
lowest(adjective, easy, base, last, basic)
3
main(adjective, lead, head, master, essential)
3
major(adjective, lead, head, master, boss)
3
minimal(adjective, slightest, littlest)
3
nethermost(adjective, base, last, bottom)
3
primitive(adjective, body, simple, plain, material)
3
primordial(adjective, important, original, basic, vital)
3
principal(adjective, lead, head, master, boss)
3
substantial
3
undermost(adjective, base, last, bottom)
3
white(adjective, pure)
2
abecedarian(simple, straightforward, basic, fundamental, uncomplicated)
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