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fondamenta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
  • cornerstone noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
  • foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
  • guts noun Courage and determination, especially to do something difficult or risky.

Senses

fondamenta is used for these senses in English:

  • base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
  • basis A physical base or foundation.
  • cornerstone (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
  • foundation That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
  • ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
  • guts (informal) The essential, core parts.

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.

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.

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