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How to pronounce foundational

adjectiveB2
fownDAYshuhnl

/faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃə.nl̩/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Serving as the base for the development of something.

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Meanings & examples

adjectiveless common

Serving as the base for the development of something.

Reading is a foundational skill for success in school.

Common phrases & grammar

foundational knowledge · foundational principle