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θεμέλιο — meaning in English

themelio

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  • fundamental adj Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.

Senses

θεμέλιο is used for these senses in English:

  • base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
  • fundamental (generic, singular) A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block used to form a complex idea.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

foundation — full definition

  1. noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  2. noun The basic principles or ideas that something is built upon.
  3. noun An organization set up and funded to support a charitable or educational cause.
  4. noun A makeup product applied to even out skin tone.

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