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fundament

noun

Simple meaning

The underlying basis or principle for a theoretical or mathematical system.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

fəndəˈmɛnt

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Definition

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noun

  1. The underlying basis or principle for a theoretical or mathematical system.

  2. Foundation.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Formality
Technical
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: The underlying basis or principle for a theoretical or mathematical system.

Used this way, fundament is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a mathematical use: it is defined precisely and belongs to working with figures and calculations rather than to ordinary conversation.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Specialist/technical
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Specialized
Connotation
Clinical and technical
Usage feel
Technical and specialized

Where it naturally appears

  • Mathematics
  • Geometry
  • Academic writing
  • Education/classroom

Usage note

In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.

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