grundsätzlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cardinal adj Of central or fundamental importance.
- fundamental adj Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.
- indispensable adjective So necessary that it cannot be done without.
Senses
grundsätzlich is used for these senses in English:
- fundamental Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
- indispensable (ecclesiastical, obsolete) Not admitting ecclesiastical dispensation; not subject to release or exemption; that cannot be allowed by bending the canonical rules. [16th–17th c.]
cardinal — full definition
- adj Of central or fundamental importance.
- adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
- noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
- noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.
fundamental — full definition
- adj Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.
- noun A basic principle or building-block idea.