1. The essential foundation or primary principle upon which something is established or developed
The fundamental basis of the agreement is mutual respect and trust.
A base fundamental do acordo é o respeito e a confiança mútuos.
2. The core underlying structure or groundwork that supports a system, theory, or concept
Mathematics provides the fundamental basis for engineering.
A matemática fornece a base fundamental para a engenharia.
3. The primary reason or justification for something
On a fundamental basis, the decision was made to prioritize safety.
Em uma base fundamental, a decisão foi tomada para priorizar a segurança.