Fundamental and Tentative

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Fundamental adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.

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Tentative is an antonym for fundamental.

Tentative adjective - Determined by something else.

Usage example: our plans are only tentative at this point and will depend on whether you can come

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Fundamental is an antonym for tentative.

Nearby Word: tentatively

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