Synonyms for foundational
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of or relating to a foundation or foundations.
Related words
- Phrases
- foundational belief
Example sentences
- basic That game is easy, once you learn the basic rules.
- fundamental To keep early hours is fundamental to good health.
- rudimentary She has a rudimentary grasp of the Berber language.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| foundational | rising | |
| basic | falling | |
| fundamental | steady | |
| rudimentary | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- basic2
- 11 letters
- fundamental4, rudimentary5
- 12 letters
- groundlaying
- 13 letters
- foundationary
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (basic2 = 2 syllables).