(fŭn'də-měn'tl) –adjective 1. Serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure. 2. Being an original or primary source: a fundamental idea.
(ə-dôrn'mənt) –noun 1. Something that beautifies or adorns; an ornament 2. Ornamentation; embellishment: personal adornment.
