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fundamental(adjective, clear, simple, plain, pure)
7
radical(adjective, base, important, last)
6
bottom(adjective, important, significant, basic)
4
prime(adjective, pure, important, significant)
3
essential(adjective, simple, plain, pure, important)
3
primitive(adjective, simple, important, straightforward)
3
rudimentary(adjective, simple, important, straightforward)
2
bottom-line(adjective, important, significant, essential)
2
meat-and-potatoes(adjective, base, important, significant, fresh)
2
substratal(adjective, simple, plain, important, significant)
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axiological(adjective, important, significant, essential)
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axiomatic(adjective, important, significant, basic)
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cardinal(adjective, important, significant, basic)
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central(adjective, important, significant, basic)
1
constitutional(adjective, important, significant, basic)
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constitutive(adjective, important, significant, basic)
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crucial(adjective, important, significant, basic)
1
first(adjective, important, significant, opening)
1
grass-roots(adjective, important, significant, essential)
1
indispensable(adjective, important, significant, basic)
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APASmart Define. (2015). foundational thesaurus. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/foundational/thesaurus/synonyms
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