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.forming the basis or foundation of something; essential; fundamental(general)

a.serving as the basis for something; of central importance

Eine grundlegende Reform ist notwendig.A fundamental reform is necessary.

b.so important as to affect everything else

Grundlegende Kenntnisse der Mathematik sind erforderlich.Basic knowledge of mathematics is required.

Adjective Forms

Positivegrundlegend
Comparativegrundlegender
Superlativegrundlegendsten

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.

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