foremost vs fundamental

foremost

adj
  • Of the highest rank or position; of the greatest importance; of the highest priority. 

  • Positioned in front of (all) others in space, most forward. 

  • Coming before (all) others in time. 

  • Closest to the bow. 

adv
  • In front, prominently forward. 

  • First in time. 

  • Most importantly. 

fundamental

adj
  • essential; extremely important 

  • Related to a foundation. base, or basis; serving as a foundation. 

noun
  • The lowest frequency of a periodic waveform. 

  • A main or major principle, rule, law, etc. which serves as the foundation or basis of a system; an essential part 

  • The lowest partial of a complex tone. 

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