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Foundational is a related term of foundationalist.


As an adjective foundational

is of, or relating to a foundation or foundations.

As a noun foundationalist is

(philosophy) a supporter of foundationalism, the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.

foundational

English

Adjective

(head)
  • of, or relating to a foundation or foundations
  • fundamental or underlying

    • Synonyms

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    foundationalist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (philosophy) A supporter of foundationalism, the doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs
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    • , passage=So the foundationalist holds that both experiences and beliefs can justify beliefs, whereas the coherentist holds that only beliefs can justify beliefs. }}

    Related terms

    *antifoundationalist *foundationalism *foundational *foundationally *postfoundationalist