foundationaladj.
/faʊnˈdeɪʃn̩(ə)l/, U.S. /faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)nəl/ Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a foundation; fundamental.
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the world > existence and causation > causation > basis or foundation > [adjective]
fundamental1588
primal1619
groundinga1641
radical1648
radicative1657
ultimate1659
substrated1663
substrate1678
foundational1683
principial1699
basic1846
basal1866
substratal1881
nuclear1912
gut1964
blue skies1985
1683 E. Hooker in J. Pordage Theologia Mystica Pref. Epist. 44 Foundational Doctrines.
1728 R. Morris Ess. Anc. Archit. 100 The foundational Laws of Beauty and Proportion.
1865 J. Ruskin Sesame & Lilies ii. 161 His command of it should be foundational and progressive, hers, general and accomplished for daily and helpful use.
Derivatives
founˈdationally adv.
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the world > space > relative position > low position > [adverb] > in the manner of a base or foundation
foundationally1878
society > occupation and work > industry > building or constructing > building or providing with specific parts > specific parts built or constructed > [adverb] > in manner of foundation
foundationally1878
1878 T. Sinclair Mount 133 Never till then can they construct foundationally.
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