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foundational
/ˌfaʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən.əl/
[/ˌfaʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən.əl/]
forming a necessary base
Advancedadjective
Definition
Something foundational forms the essential base on which other things are built. Speakers identify the foundational ideas of a field.
Example
Trust is foundational to every team.
Trust is foundational to every team.
Etymology
From 'foundation', from Latin 'fundamentum'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for essential, base-level ideas or values.