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фундаме́нт — meaning in English

fundament

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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.
  • foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  • fundament noun The bottom; the buttocks or anus.
  • groundwork noun The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.
  • rock noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.

Senses

фундаме́нт is used for these senses in English:

  • base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
  • basis A physical base or foundation.
  • basis A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
  • 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.
  • foundation (architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
  • fundament The underlying basis or principle for a theoretical or mathematical system.
  • groundwork The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
  • rock (figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.

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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