1. The essential or basic characteristics, qualities, or properties that define the nature or core of something
Honesty and integrity are fundamental attributes of a good leader.
Honestidade e integridade são atributos fundamentais de um bom líder.
2. In philosophy or science, the primary or basic features that cannot be reduced further
Mass and charge are fundamental attributes of matter.
Massa e carga são atributos fundamentais da matéria.