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Foundational vs Groundwork - What's the difference?

foundational | groundwork |

As an adjective foundational

is of, or relating to a foundation or foundations.

As a noun groundwork is

the foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.

foundational

English

Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

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    groundwork

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
    • The discovery of the laws of electricity laid the groundwork for a century of innovation.

    See also

    * legwork