fundament

A noun referring to the underlying basis or foundation of something, such as a principle or core assumption; it can also refer to the lowest supporting part of a structure or, in anatomy, the part of the body used for sitting.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Grundlage oder Basis von etwas bezeichnet, etwa ein Prinzip oder eine grundlegende Annahme; kann auch den unteren tragenden Teil eines Bauwerks oder in der Anatomie den Körperteil zum Sitzen meinen.

1. Foundation or basis C1 formal

   The underlying principles or assumptions from which something is developed or explained.

   • The fundament of his theory is based on empirical data.
   • We must understand the fundament of the argument before debating.
   • The fundament of the project was laid during the initial meeting.

   🇩🇪Grundlage

   Synonyme: basebasisbedrockcornerstonefoundationgroundwork

2. Buttocks C1 formal

   The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.

   • He fell and landed on his fundament.
   • The chair was designed to support the fundament comfortably.
   • She shifted her weight from one fundament to the other.

   🇩🇪Gesäß

   Synonyme: backsidebehindbottombuttderriereposteriorrearrump

3. Base or support C1 formal

   The lowest part of a structure that provides support.

   • The fundament of the building was reinforced with concrete.
   • Engineers inspected the fundament for cracks.
   • A strong fundament is essential for any tall structure.

   🇩🇪Fundament

   Synonyme: basebasisbottomfootingfoundationsubstratum