fundamento — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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.
- element noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
- foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
- fundamental adj Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.
- ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
- groundwork noun The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.
Senses
fundamento is used for these senses in English:
- basis A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
- basis An underlying condition or circumstance.
- cornerstone (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
- element One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
- 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.
- 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.
- ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
- groundwork The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
basis — full definition
- noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
- noun A regular pattern or frequency with which something is done.
cornerstone — full definition
- noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
- noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.