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foundational

/faʊnˈdeɪʃənl/
foun · da · tion · al faʊn · ˈdeɪ · ʃən · l
English Definition
adj. forming the base or core of something
中文释义
基础的
Significado en Español
fundacional, básico
한국어 뜻
기초적인, 기본의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nền tảng, cơ bản
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Example Sentence

Math is a foundational subject in school.

数学是学校里的一门基础学科。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “foundational”:

  1. A peripheral
  2. B fundamental
  3. C secondary
  4. D minor
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B — fundamental. “foundational” means adj. forming the base or core of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Reading and writing are ______ skills that every young child must learn.

  1. A useless
  2. B foundational
  3. C minor
  4. D optional
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B — foundational. “foundational” means adj. forming the base or core of something

Common questions about “foundational”

What does “foundational” mean?

foundational — adj. forming the base or core of something. In Chinese: 基础的.

How do you pronounce “foundational”?

foundational is pronounced /faʊnˈdeɪʃənl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: foun · da · tion · al.

How do you use “foundational” in a sentence?

Math is a foundational subject in school. (数学是学校里的一门基础学科。)

What are synonyms for “foundational”?

basic, essential, fundamental — all close in meaning to foundational (adj. forming the base or core of something).

Is “foundational” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. foundational appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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