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fondamentale — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basic adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
  • central adj Located at or near the middle of something.
  • critical adj Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
  • essential adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
  • fundamental adj Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.
  • momentous adj Of great importance, especially because of lasting consequences.
  • paramount adj Supreme in importance, rank, or authority; overriding everything else.
  • pivotal adj Extremely important; central to how something turns out.
  • underlying adjective Situated beneath or below something else.
  • vital adj Absolutely necessary; essential to success or survival.

Senses

fondamentale is used for these senses in English:

  • basic Necessary, essential for life or some process.
  • central Being very important, or key to something.
  • critical Extremely important.
  • essential Very important; of high importance.
  • fundamental Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
  • momentous Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
  • paramount Of the highest importance.
  • pivotal Being of crucial importance; central, key.

basic — full definition

  1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
  2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
  3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.

central — full definition

  1. adj Located at or near the middle of something.
  2. adj Extremely important or essential to something.

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