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Fundament — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
  • bedrock noun The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.
  • foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.

Senses

Fundament is used for these senses in English:

  • basis A physical base or foundation.
  • bedrock (figurative) A basis or foundation.
  • foundation (architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.

basis — full definition

  1. noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
  2. noun A regular pattern or frequency with which something is done.

bedrock — full definition

  1. noun The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.
  2. noun The fundamental principle or basis on which something is built.

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