foundation (Meaning)
foundation (n)
the basis on which something is grounded
an institution supported by an endowment
lowest support of a structure
education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
foundation (n.)
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
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.
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.
A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
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foundation Sentence Examples
- The solid foundation of their friendship weathered the storms of life.
- The building's reinforced foundation ensured stability during earthquakes.
- The makeup artist applied a flawless foundation that evened out her skin tone.
- The company's success was built on a strong foundation of ethics and values.
- The couple's marriage had a shaky foundation from the start.
- The artist's abstract painting used a foundation layer of primary colors.
- The research study laid the foundation for future advancements in medicine.
- The gymnasts performed complex routines on a solid foundation of tumbling mats.
- The archeological team discovered a buried foundation that revealed an ancient civilization.
- The garden's fertile soil provided a sturdy foundation for towering sunflowers.
FAQs About the word foundation
the basis on which something is grounded, an institution supported by an endowment, lowest support of a structure, education or instruction in the fundamentals
institute, institution, group, charity, enterprise, corporation,establishment, philanthropy, collective,body
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The solid foundation of their friendship weathered the storms of life.
The building's reinforced foundation ensured stability during earthquakes.
The makeup artist applied a flawless foundation that evened out her skin tone.
The company's success was built on a strong foundation of ethics and values.
