66 entries under foundation topic. ×

48
fundamental(noun, adjective, support, action, characteristic)
14
core(adjective, support, action, base, importance)
9
essence(noun, nature, feature, support, action)
7
principle(noun, adjective, support, action, drop)
7
rudiment(noun, support, action, drop, part)
6
heart(noun, support, action, base, importance)
4
cornerstone(noun, element, keystone, kingpin)
4
keystone(noun, support, action, base, importance)
3
axiom(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
3
base(noun, support, action, part, beginning)
3
nucleus(noun, support, action, base, importance)
2
basis(noun, action, base, beginning, heart)
2
bedrock(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
2
center(noun, adjective, support, action, base)
2
crux(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
2
important part(expression, idiom, importance, source)
2
postulate(noun, support, action, condition, base)
1
action(noun, support, base, beginning, source)
1
antecedent(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
1
assumption(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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