foundation
Americannoun
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the basis or groundwork of anything.
the moral foundation of both society and religion.
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the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests.
- Synonyms:
- footing
- Antonyms:
- superstructure
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the lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground.
- Synonyms:
- footing
- Antonyms:
- superstructure
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the act of founding, found, setting up, establishing, etc..
a policy in effect since the foundation.
- Synonyms:
- settlement, establishment
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the state of being founded. found.
- Synonyms:
- settlement, establishment
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an institution financed by a donation or legacy to aid research, education, the arts, etc..
the Ford Foundation.
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an endowment for such an institution.
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a cosmetic, as a cream or liquid, used as a base for facial makeup.
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Solitaire. a card of given denomination on which other cards are to be added according to denomination or suit.
noun
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that on which something is founded; basis
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(often plural) a construction below the ground that distributes the load of a building, wall, etc
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the base on which something stands
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the act of founding or establishing or the state of being founded or established
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an endowment or legacy for the perpetual support of an institution such as a school or hospital
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entitled to benefit from the funds of a foundation
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an institution supported by an endowment, often one that provides funds for charities, research, etc
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the charter incorporating or establishing a society or institution and the statutes or rules governing its affairs
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a cosmetic in cream or cake form used as a base for make-up
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cards a card on which a sequence may be built
Related Words
See base 1.
Other Word Forms
- foundational adjective
- foundationally adverb
- foundationary adjective
- prefoundation noun
Etymology
Origin of foundation
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English foundacioun, from Latin fundātiōn- (stem of fundātiō ), equivalent to fundāt(us) (past participle of fundāre; found 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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At weekends, he volunteers with Nagi's foundation, hoping to give other children from the community the same opportunities he received.
From BBC
With several former selections now resetting after meaningful pullbacks, it is worth reassessing whether the technical foundations remain intact.
From Barron's
This principle forms the foundation of an emerging field known as "structural nanomedicine," a term introduced by Northwestern nanotechnology pioneer Chad A. Mirkin.
From Science Daily
Notably, this approach has been endorsed by the Rockefeller Foundation, one of the richest and oldest foundations in the U.S., in the form of a $200,000 grant.
"We are laying the foundation for world-class AI infrastructure that will power India's growth," said Nvidia boss Jensen Huang in a statement that did not put a figure on the investment.
From Barron's
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