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Foundational vs Relational - What's the difference?

foundational | relational |

As adjectives the difference between foundational and relational

is that foundational is of, or relating to a foundation or foundations while relational is relating to relations.

foundational

English

Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

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    relational

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Relating to relations.
  • (computing) A database technology using tables and the principles set forth by Dr. Edgar F. Codd. (Contrary to popular notion, "relation" in this context refers to tables, and not linkages.)