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fundamental assertion

[/ˌfʌndəˈmentəl əˈsɜːrʃən/]
nounpl: fundamental assertions
afirmação fundamental
1. A basic or essential statement or claim that serves as a foundation for further reasoning or belief
The fundamental assertion of the theory is that all matter is composed of atoms.
A afirmação fundamental da teoria é que toda matéria é composta por átomos.
2. A core principle or proposition presented as true without requiring proof
The fundamental assertion of human rights underlies modern constitutional law.
A afirmação fundamental dos direitos humanos está na base da lei constitucional moderna.
Synonyms
basic claimcore principlefundamental principlefoundational statementkey postulate
Antonyms
derived conclusionsecondary claimminor detail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afirmação fundamental
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
afirmação fundamental
Consistent with European Portuguese terminology
São Paulo
asserção fundamental
More technical/philosophical usage in academic circles

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay down a fundamental assertion
the fundamental assertion that
rest on a fundamental assertion
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