Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fundamental change

noun
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlʧeɪndʒ/
Definition
A significant alteration that affects the essential nature or structure of something.
Examples
  • The 21st century has seen a fundamental change in how we communicate, largely due to technology.
  • Implementing a fundamental change in the curriculum has resulted in improved student engagement.
  • After the merger, there was a fundamental change in the company’s culture.
Meaning
A fundamental change refers to a major shift in principles or practices that fundamentally alters a system or organization.
Synonyms
  • radical change
  • major shift
  • transformational change
  • essential alteration