ADJECTIVE: "of, relating to, or being essential for maintaining the fundamental vital activities of an organism" Crossword Clue

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ADJECTIVE: "of, relating to, or being essential for maintaining the fundamental vital activities of an organism" Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
2. serving as or forming a base

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FUNDAMENTAL (adjective)
1. far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
2. being or involving basic facts or principles
FUNDAMENTAL (noun)
1. the lowest tone of a harmonic series
2. any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business

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