Foundation Definition & Meaning

foundation
noun
  1. the basis on which something is grounded; "there is little foundation for his objections"
  2. an institution supported by an endowment
  3. lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"
  4. education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge; "he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics"
  5. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
  6. a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body
  7. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"

Synonyms for foundation

base adj

serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats" of low birth or station

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basis noun

a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing

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cornerstone noun

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

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creation noun

the human act of creating an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone the event that occurred at the

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foot noun

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint; "his bare feet projected from his trousers

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founding noun

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

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fundament noun

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

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groundwork noun

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

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initiation noun

a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club

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instauration noun

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

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"Foundation" in song lyrics

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  • "And bring it back man to the foundation"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Masta Killa, M-Eighty, Popa Wu — Remarkable Timing
  • "Dictation, blow strips off your foundation"
    7L & Esoteric — Verbal Assault
  • "First of all the foundation"
    A+ f/ Prodigy — Gusto

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Frequently asked questions

What does foundation mean?
the basis on which something is grounded; "there is little foundation for his objections" an institution supported by an endowment lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower" education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge; "he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics" the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
What part of speech is foundation?
Foundation is a noun.
How many definitions does foundation have?
Foundation has 7 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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