Foundational

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to a foundation or foundations.
  2. 2
    Fundamental or underlying.

Synonyms

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abecedarianaboriginalautochthonousbare-bonesbasalbasic

Example

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"Parker Solar Probe will set its sights on the corona to solve long-standing, foundational mysteries of our Sun."

Etymology

From foundation + -al.

Related phrases

Foundational Black Americanfoundational belieffoundational witness

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