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- pronunciation:
- faUn
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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| definition 1: |
the base or basis of something such as a process, substance, structure, or opinion.
These facts form the foundation of her theory.- synonyms:
- base, basis, footer, footing, groundwork, pedestal, rationale, reason, substructure, underpinning
- similar words:
- bed, bottom, cause, essential, fabric, ground, hinge, justification, origin, principle, root, source, support
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| definition 2: |
the act of establishing or originating.
After the foundation of the hospital, the town's population grew.He was involved in the foundation of the company.- synonyms:
- creation, establishment, founding, institution
- similar words:
- constitution, groundwork, installation
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| definition 3: |
the masonry or stone structure that supports a building from beneath.
Fortunately, the house was built on a solid foundation.Water has seeped through the foundation.
- synonyms:
- base, footer, footing, substructure, underpinning
- similar words:
- basement, cellar, groundwork, substratum, support
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| definition 4: |
an endowed organization that regularly grants money to individuals or groups.
The dance troupe gets financial support from one of the foundations for the arts.The heiress established a foundation to help the blind.- synonyms:
- charity, institution, philanthropy
- similar words:
- fund
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| related words: |
anchor, anchorage, backbone, bustle, charity, core, element, emphasis, essence, fundamental, institute, lineage, mount, philanthropy, pillar, postulate |
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| derivations: |
foundational (adj.), foundationally (adv.) |
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