fundamentaldesign

noun

UK /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl dɪˈzaɪn/

US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl dɪˈzaɪn/

The basic plan that shows how something is made or how it works.

The fundamental design of the toy car shows where the wheels and the motor go.

SYNONYMS

basic plan core structure blueprint framework underlying scheme

RELATED WORDS

architecture layout prototype schematic concept

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The most important and necessary arrangement of parts in a system.

Engineers studied the fundamental design of the bridge before adding decorations.

3. A simple, essential pattern that other versions are based on.

All the newer phone models still follow the fundamental design of the first one.

4. The core idea behind how a product looks and works.

The team agreed on the fundamental design before choosing colors and materials.