The meaning of the word *fundamental* in this sentence is closest to `____`. “The research shows that in the end, the fundamental challenge is to become better individuals, and social media does not offer significant help in that area; it is up to each one of us to solve that for ourselves.”

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essential

Explanation:

Fundamental in this sentence means “being the original or in basic form of something.” Replacing fundamental with essential will retain the same sentence meaning. Other synonyms: basic, primary, important, central

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