Fonamental
Example: La llibertat és un dret fonamental per a totes les persones.
Definition
"Fonamental" describes something that is basic, essential, or serving as a foundation, especially in philosophical contexts. It refers to principles or rights considered primary and indispensable, such as in the phrase 'fundamental right,' emphasizing its crucial importance.
Etymology
The word "fonamental" comes from the Latin 'fundamentum,' meaning foundation or base. It entered Catalan with the same sense of something that underpins or supports other things, reflecting its role in philosophy as the basis for concepts or truths. Did you know? Its root is also the source of the English word 'fundamental.'
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