CEFR B2

foundational

adjective

Meaning

Serving as a necessary base or core for something to develop or grow.

Examples

These skills are foundational to success in the program.
The report provides a foundational understanding of the issue.

Synonyms: basic, fundamental, essential, principal

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foundational (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /faʊnˈdeɪʃənl/

Definition

Serving as a necessary base or core for something to develop or grow.

Examples

These skills are foundational to success in the program.
The report provides a foundational understanding of the issue.
We need to establish foundational beliefs before we can move forward.

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