Foundational
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How would one say "foundational to"? As in, "These documents are foundational to the state's legal system," or, "The concept is foundational to his understanding of doctrine"?
foundational – (adj) of or relating to the underlying principles, formation, or establishment of something
In English, this word refers to what is of central importance to and fundamental to the creation of something. Is there a Spanish word that encompasses both of these meanings?
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updated Mar 24, 2010
edited by Soninmyeyes
posted by Soninmyeyes
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The correct Spanish equivalent is fundacional - Real Academia Española © Todos los derechos reservados
updated Mar 24, 2010
posted by Moe
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Foundation means base, or groundwork, so foundational is basic.
updated Mar 24, 2010
posted by swing
Really? I have never heard the word. - ian-hill, Mar 24, 2010
Well, it's related with establishment and creating. - swing, Mar 24, 2010
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Do you mean fundamental?
updated Mar 24, 2010
posted by ian-hill
