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Concerning the foundation or the essential core; basic and of central importance. It describes something that forms the basis for everything else.
Das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung ist ein fundamentales Prinzip einer Demokratie.
The right to free expression is a fundamental principle of a democracy.
Very profound, comprehensive, and far-reaching. It describes a change, difference, or conflict that affects the basic structure of something.
Zwischen den beiden Theorien gibt es einen fundamentalen Widerspruch.
There is a fundamental contradiction between the two theories.
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The adjective 'fundamental' is closely related to the noun 'das Fundament' (the foundation, the basis). So something fundamental forms the basis for everything else.
Ein solides theoretisches Fundament ist für diese Arbeit fundamental.
A solid theoretical foundation is fundamental for this work.
'Fundamental' (fundamental) is a word used in educated and technical language. It is used to give a statement special weight and to emphasize that it concerns basic principles.
Die Entdeckung führte zu einer fundamentalen Neubewertung der bisherigen Forschung.
The discovery led to a fundamental reassessment of previous research.
In the meaning 'grundlegend' (basic/fundamental), 'fundamental' often appears with nouns that describe principles, rights, or knowledge: ein fundamentales Prinzip (a fundamental principle), ein fundamentales Recht (a fundamental right), eine fundamentale Erkenntnis (a fundamental insight).
Gute Sprachkenntnisse sind eine fundamentale Voraussetzung für die Integration.
Good language skills are a fundamental prerequisite for integration.
When it is about 'tiefgreifende' (profound) differences or changes, 'fundamental' is often combined with nouns such as 'Unterschied' (difference), 'Widerspruch' (contradiction), 'Kritik' (criticism), or 'Veränderung' (change).
Seine Rede enthielt eine fundamentale Kritik am politischen System.
His speech contained a fundamental critique of the political system.
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Grundsätzlich and fundamental can both refer to something essential, but they focus on different aspects. grundsätzlich says that something applies in principle or in general, while fundamental emphasizes the underlying foundation and central importance. Use grundsätzlich for a general rule and fundamental for the basis on which everything else depends.
Vertrauen ist für diese Zusammenarbeit fundamental.
Trust is fundamental to this collaboration.
Grundsätzlich können alle Mitglieder an der Sitzung teilnehmen.
In principle, all members can attend the meeting.
