# foundational vs foundations

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### foundational
*adjective · IPA /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃə.nəl/ · frequency rank #26,799*
Of or relating to a foundation or foundations.

### foundations
*noun · IPA /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/ · frequency rank #7,448*
plural of foundation

## Source
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