fundament

• Substantivo que designa a base, o alicerce ou o fundamento de algo, como um princípio ou pressuposto básico; também pode se referir à parte inferior de sustentação de uma construção ou, na anatomia, à parte do corpo usada para sentar.

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.

   Fundamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbasebasisbedrockcornerstonefoundationgroundwork

2. ButtocksC1formal

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

   Nádegas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbacksidebehindbottombuttderriereposteriorrearrump

3. Base or supportC1formal

   The lowest part of a structure that provides support.

   Base ou apoio

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

   Sinônimosbasebasisbottomfootingfoundationsubstratum