Fundamental
Fundamental adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Usage example: the purpose of the course is to furnish students with fundamental knowledge of human reproduction
Higher is an antonym for fundamental.
Higher
Both words in one sentence
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He doesn't care much about higher justice or fundamental truth, he just wants to help his friends when they're in trouble.
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Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence: A very popular goal in the game is to ascend as an Archetype, a fundamental principle of the universe.
Source: Tabletop Game / Unknown Armies
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