ADJECTIVE
grundlegend/ˈɡʁʊntˌleːɡn̩t/fundamental; basic; essential
grundlegend is a German adjective that means fundamental, basic, or essential. It is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntˌleːɡn̩t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "grundlegender" and "grundlegendsten".
Definitions
1.basic; forming the basis or foundation of something(allgemein)
a.serving as a foundation or basis; fundamental
Grundlegende Veränderungen sind notwendig, um das System zu verbessern.—Fundamental changes are necessary in order to improve the system.
2.thorough; from the ground up, complete(intensivierend, häufig bei Meinungen/Entscheidungen)
a.completely, in an entirely new way
Wir müssen das Problem grundlegend anders angehen.—We need to approach the problem in a fundamentally different way.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | grundlegend |
|---|---|
| Comparative | grundlegender |
| Superlative | grundlegendsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "grundlegend" mean in English?
- "grundlegend" means fundamental, basic, or essential. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "grundlegend"?
- "grundlegend" is pronounced /ˈɡʁʊntˌleːɡn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "grundlegend"?
- The comparative of "grundlegend" is "grundlegender" and the superlative is "grundlegendsten".
- What part of speech is "grundlegend"?
- "grundlegend" is a adjective in German.
