foundational needs

Definitions

The essential requirements, such as food, shelter, and safety, necessary for human survival and basic functioning.

The fundamental principles or core elements upon which a system, theory, or organization is built.

Examples

Access to clean water and nutritious food are considered foundational needs for any developing community.

The company restructured its benefits package to better address the foundational needs of its employees, such as mental health support and financial security.

Synonyms

basic requirements essential needs fundamental necessities core requirements primary needs

Antonyms

luxury items nonessential desires superfluous wants optional extras trivial preferences