fondamento

Etymology
Borrowed from. .

Noun

 * 1) A quay along an Italian waterway.
 * 2)  An instrumental bass part that forms the basis of the melody, and against which other instruments provide harmony.
 * 1)  An instrumental bass part that forms the basis of the melody, and against which other instruments provide harmony.
 * 1)  An instrumental bass part that forms the basis of the melody, and against which other instruments provide harmony.
 * 1)  An instrumental bass part that forms the basis of the melody, and against which other instruments provide harmony.

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) fundamental
 * 2) foundation, basis
 * 3)  foundations, groundwork

Usage notes

 * The feminine plural is used for  of a building.