fundamentalism
|fun-da-men-ta-lism|
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/
strict adherence
Etymology
'fundamentalism' originates from the English word 'fundamental,' which is derived from the Latin word 'fundamentum,' meaning 'foundation.'
'fundamentum' transformed into the Old French word 'fondement,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fundamental' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'foundation or basis,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'strict adherence to basic principles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture.
The rise of fundamentalism in the region has led to increased tensions.
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Noun 2
strict adherence to the basic principles of any subject or discipline.
His fundamentalism in mathematics made him a respected scholar.
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