Fondamentale
Example: La sicurezza è fondamentale per il successo di ogni progetto.
Definition
"Fondamentale" is an adjective meaning something that is essential or absolutely necessary, serving as the base or core element on which everything else depends. For example, in the phrase 'La sicurezza è fondamentale per il successo di ogni progetto,' safety is described as a crucial foundation for success.
Etymology
The word "fondamentale" comes from the Italian noun "fondamento," meaning foundation, which in turn derives from the Latin "fundamentum," from "fundare," meaning to lay a foundation. Did you know? The concept of "fondamentale" emphasizes the idea of something acting as the groundwork or base for other things to build upon.
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