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- [fuhn-duh-muh nt]
- /ˈfʌn də mənt/
- /ˈfʌndəmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuhn-duh-muh nt]
- /ˈfʌn də mənt/
Definitions of fundament word
- noun fundament the buttocks. 1
- noun fundament the anus. 1
- noun fundament a base or basic principle; underlying part; foundation. 1
- noun fundament The foundation or basis of something. 1
- noun fundament the buttocks 0
- noun fundament the natural features of the earth's surface, unaltered by man 0
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Origin of fundament
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; < Latin fundāmentum foundation; replacing Middle English fondement < Old French. See found2, -ment
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Parts of speech for Fundament
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fundament popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fundament usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fundament
noun fundament
- basis — If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
- footing — the basis or foundation on which anything is established.
- bottom — The bottom of something is the lowest or deepest part of it.
- groundwork — foundation or basis: He laid the groundwork for an international conference.
- support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
Antonyms for fundament
noun fundament
- top — Technical/Office Protocol
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