Foundation

[faʊn'deɪʃ(ə)n] or [faʊn'deʃən]

Definition

(noun.) lowest support of a structure; 'it was built on a base of solid rock'; 'he stood at the foot of the tower'.

(noun.) education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge; 'he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study'; 'a good grounding in mathematics'.

(noun.) an institution supported by an endowment.

(noun.) the basis on which something is grounded; 'there is little foundation for his objections'.

Typed by Dave--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

(n.) That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; groundwork; basis.

(n.) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course (see Base course (a), under Base, n.) and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.

(n.) A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.

(n.) That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.

Checker: Mimi

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Basis, base, groundwork, footing, bottom.[2]. Establishment, settlement.[3]. Endowment.

Editor: Maggie

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Institution, establishment, footing, base, basis, origin, ground, groundwork,rudiments, substratum, {underlying_principle}

ANT:Disestablishment, superstructure

Editor: Samantha

Examples

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