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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