Adjective
of, or relating to a foundation or foundations
fundamental or underlying
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAccording to Freud, the Oedipus complex, was at the centre of neurosis, and was the foundational source of all art, myth, religion, philosophy, therapy—indeed of all human culture and civilization. Source: Internet
A foundational difference in how the perceived health of contemporary soul food may differ from 'traditional' styles is the widely different structures of agriculture. Source: Internet
Although the presentation is axiomatic rather than naive, Suppes proves and discusses many of Cantor's results, which demonstrates Cantor's continued importance for the edifice of foundational mathematics. Source: Internet
Among them: the 49ers aren’t to be underestimated on Sunday, and their last two meetings with the Pats have been foundational to their success. Source: Internet
A pair of new documentaries premiering at the Sundance Film Festival this week capture a wider view of Miranda’s life through some of the people who have been most foundational to him. Source: Internet
A major question has been whether many of its foundational ideologies, principally national independence, territorial integrity, and the struggle against colonialism and imperialism, can be applied to contemporary issues. Source: Internet