This is the 14193rd most frequent German word.
grundlegende
Fundamental or basic.
used as an adjective modifying 'Bedeutung' to emphasize its essential significance.
Es ist von grundlegender Bedeutung, die Regeln zu verstehen.
It is of fundamental importance to understand the rules.
employed as an adjective to describe 'Prinzipien,' highlighting their core nature.
Wir sollten uns auf die grundlegenden Prinzipien konzentrieren.
We should focus on the fundamental principles.
used as an attributive adjective for 'Theorie,' denoting its essential or foundational aspect.