Definition of Foundation

1. Noun. The basis on which something is grounded. "There is little foundation for his objections"

Generic synonyms: Relation
Specialized synonyms: Basis, Footing, Ground, Grass Roots
Derivative terms: Found

2. Noun. An institution supported by an endowment.
Generic synonyms: Financial Institution, Financial Organisation, Financial Organization
Specialized synonyms: Charity
Derivative terms: Found

3. Noun. Lowest support of a structure. "He stood at the foot of the tower"
Exact synonyms: Base, Foot, Fundament, Groundwork, Substructure, Understructure
Specialized synonyms: Bed, Raft Foundation
Group relationships: Construction, Structure
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Basal

4. Noun. Education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge. "A good grounding in mathematics"
Exact synonyms: Grounding
Generic synonyms: Education

5. Noun. The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained. "The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
Exact synonyms: Base, Basis, Cornerstone, Fundament, Groundwork
Group relationships: Explanation
Specialized synonyms: Meat And Potatoes
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Supposal, Supposition
Derivative terms: Basal, Base, Found

6. Noun. A woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body.
Exact synonyms: Foundation Garment
Specialized synonyms: Corset, Girdle, Stays, Roll-on
Generic synonyms: Undergarment, Unmentionable

7. Noun. The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. "The foundation of a new scientific society"

Definition of Foundation

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

Definition of Foundation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Foundation

1. A base; a supporting structure. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Foundation

foulmouthed
foulness
foulnesses
fouls
foul ball
foul line
foul out
foul play
foul shot
foul up
foumart
foumart
foumarts
found
foundation (current term)
foundation (current term)
foundational
foundationally
foundationless
foundations
foundations
foundation garment
foundation stone
founded
founder
founder
foundered
foundering
founders
foundershaft

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