foundational Meaning & Definition
/faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃə.nəl/
What Does Foundational Mean?
As an adjective, foundational means Of or relating to a foundation or foundations. It can also mean Fundamental or underlying.
Foundational in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃə.nəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | foundationary and groundlaying |
| Comparative / superlative | more foundational, most foundational |
Foundational Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to a foundation or foundations.
- Fundamental or underlying.
Synonyms of Foundational
Foundational synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Foundational
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Foundational in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
foundational (comparative more foundational, superlative most foundational)
Words That Rhyme With Foundational
sensationaloperationalconfrontationalrelationalvocationalinspirationaleducationalorganizationalrecreationalsituationalconversationaldenominationalrepresentationalcomputationalintergenerationalgravitationaloccupationalrotationalinvitationalinformationalaberrationalconnotationalstationaltransformationalmotivationalgenerationalnavigationalcoeducationalconformationalinvestigational
Origin of Foundational
From foundation + -al.
How Do You Say Foundational?
The standard pronunciation of foundational is //faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃə.nəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Foundational
What part of speech is foundational?
Foundational is an adjective.
What is another word for foundational?
You can replace foundational with words such as foundationary and groundlaying. See the full list of foundational synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of foundational?
The comparative form is more foundational and the superlative form is most foundational.