foundation (faʊnˈdeɪʃən
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Definitions
noun
- that on which something is founded; basis
- (often plural) a construction below the ground that distributes the load of a building, wall, etc
- the base on which something stands
- the act of founding or establishing or the state of being founded or established
- an endowment or legacy for the perpetual support of an institution such as a school or hospital
- See on the foundation
- an institution supported by an endowment, often one that provides funds for charities, research, etc
- the charter incorporating or establishing a society or institution and the statutes or rules governing its affairs
- a cosmetic in cream or cake form used as a base for make-up
- See foundation garment
- cards a card on which a sequence may be built
Alternative Forms
founˈdational adjective founˈdationally adverb founˈdationary adjectiveSynonyms
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basis,
heart,
root,
mainstay,
beginning,
support,
ground,
rest,
key,
principle,
fundamental,
premise,
starting point,
principal element
Usage examples
And then you have an appointment with a lawyer who wants to know how we handle bequests to the foundation.
, No Body (1987)The strategy's "core precept "is that "the best possible scientific knowledge should be the foundation " for dealing with climate change.
New Scientist (2003)But in the current volatile market, historic earnings growth is a shaky foundation for coming up with a reliable valuation, he added.
Irish Times (2002)However, Loose said:'I desperately need more sponsors to bring over the tree and two members of the foundation 's committee.
Glasgow Herald (2002)The Story of the Body Feet are our foundation , our connection with the Earth beneath us, our grounding, our contact with reality.
, MOVING INTO ECSTASY: An Urban Mystic's Guide to Movement, Music and Meditation (2001)