Antonyms for foundational


Grammar : Adj
Spell : foun-dey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : faʊnˈdeɪ ʃən


Definition of foundational

Origin :
  • 1680s, from foundation + -al (1).
  • As in primary/prime : adj basic, fundamental
  • As in radical : adj fundamental, basic
  • As in bottom : adj lowest; fundamental
  • As in lowermost : adj bottom
  • As in nethermost : adj bottom
  • As in rudimental : adj elementary
  • As in undermost : adj bottom
  • As in elementary : adj simple, basic
  • As in fundamental : adj basic, important
Example sentences :
  • There are courses that are foundational and that must therefore be governed by an eclectic aim.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • Liberal education and all the values attached to it are the foundational matrix of the current system of general education.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • Still more significant is the increased mechanical efficiency in the foundational industries.
  • Extract from : « The Evolution of Modern Capitalism » by John Atkinson Hobson
  • It was this course that was looked forward to with the keenest curiosity as the foundational instruction given by the school.
  • Extract from : « Foch the Man » by Clara E. Laughlin
  • His fortissimo chords have hitherto lacked the foundational power and splendour of d'Albert's, Busoni's, and Rosenthal's.
  • Extract from : « Franz Liszt » by James Huneker

Synonyms for foundational

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