FUNDAMENT


Meaning of FUNDAMENT in English

[ 'fʌndəm(ə)nt ]

■ noun

1》 the foundation or basis of something.

2》 humorous a person's buttocks or anus.

Origin

ME: from OFr. fondement , from L. ~um , from fundare 'to found'.

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