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fundamentally-changed

|fun-da-men-tal-ly-changed|

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/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli tʃeɪndʒd/

(fundamentally change)

core alteration

Base FormNoun
fundamentally changefundamental change
Etymology
Etymology Information

'fundamentally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fundamentalis,' where 'fundamentum' meant 'foundation.' 'Change' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'changier,' where 'cambiare' meant 'to exchange.'

Historical Evolution

'Fundamentally' changed from the Latin word 'fundamentalis' and 'change' from the Old French word 'changier,' eventually becoming the modern English phrase 'fundamentally changed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'fundamentally' meant 'pertaining to the foundation,' and 'change' meant 'to exchange or alter.' Over time, the phrase evolved to mean 'altered in a way that affects the core or essential nature of something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

altered in a way that affects the core or essential nature of something.

The company has fundamentally changed its business model.

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Last updated: 2025/04/24 13:31