fundament

• Nom désignant la base ou le fondement de quelque chose, comme un principe ou une hypothèse de base ; peut aussi se référer à la partie inférieure de soutien d'une construction ou, en anatomie, à la partie du corps utilisée pour s'asseoir.

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.

1. Foundation or basisC1formal

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

   Fondement ou base

   • 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.

   Synonymesbasebasisbedrockcornerstonefoundationgroundwork

2. ButtocksC1formal

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

   fesses

   • 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.

   Synonymesbacksidebehindbottombuttderriereposteriorrearrump

3. Base or supportC1formal

   The lowest part of a structure that provides support.

   Base ou fondement

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

   Synonymesbasebasisbottomfootingfoundationsubstratum