Foundational

Pronunciation: /faʊnˈdeɪʃənəl/

Foundational (adj)

  1. Providing the main base for something; needed before other parts can be built or understood.
  2. Very important for the structure or success of a subject, method, or system.
  3. Relating to the basic principles that explain how something works at a deeper level.

Foundational (adjective)

Examples

  • A good plan starts with foundational skills.
  • The course covers foundational vocabulary first.