Fundamenteel
Example: Een fundamenteel begrip van de natuurkunde is essentieel voor wetenschappers.
Definition
"Fundamenteel" is an adjective meaning something that is basic, essential, or forming the foundation of a system or concept. For example, a "fundamenteel" understanding of physics is crucial for scientists to build further knowledge on solid principles.
Etymology
The word "fundamenteel" comes from the Latin word 'fundamentum,' meaning foundation or base. It entered Dutch through French influence, retaining the sense of something that underlies or supports a structure or idea. Did you know? The root 'fund-' also relates to words like 'fund' and 'foundation,' all emphasizing a base or support.
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"Fundamenteel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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