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单词 foundational
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foundational


foun·da·tion

F0278900 (foun-dā′shən)n.1. The act of founding, especially the establishment of an institution with provisions for future maintenance.2. Architecture A wall or other structure, as of concrete or masonry, usually extending below ground level and forming the base upon which a building rests. 3. Something that gives rise to or supports something else. See Synonyms at base1.4. a. Funds for the perpetual support of an institution; an endowment.b. An institution founded and supported by an endowment.5. A cosmetic used as a base for facial makeup.6. A supporting undergarment, such as a corset or girdle, designed to give the body a more desirable shape. Also called foundation garment.
[Middle English fundacioun, from Latin fundātiō, fundātiōn-, from fundātus, past participle of fundāre, to lay the groundwork for; see found1.]
foun·da′tion·al adj.
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foundational

adjectiveArising from or going to the root or source:basal, basic, fundamental, original, primary, radical, underlying.
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foundational


  • adj

Synonyms for foundational

adj arising from or going to the root or source

Synonyms

  • basal
  • basic
  • fundamental
  • original
  • primary
  • radical
  • underlying
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