foundational

/faʊnˈdeɪʃɪnəl/
/faʊnˈdeɪʃɪnəl/
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Definitions of foundational
  1. adjective
    being or involving basic facts or principles
    synonyms: fundamental, rudimentary, underlying
    basic
    pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
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