Definition of foundation

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1	[ noun ] the basis on which something is grounded Examples "there is little foundation for his objections" Used in print (Chester G. Starr, The Origins of Greek Civili...) Many aspects of civilization were not_yet sufficiently crystallized to find expression , nor could the simple economic and social foundations of this world support a lofty structure . They had had_to work_on very simple foundations and had not dared to give rein to impulses . Related terms relation footing grass_roots establish
2	[ noun ] (finance) an institution supported by an endowment Used in print (Jack Kaplan, "The Health Machine Menace: Therapy by...) Not_only do these quacks assume impressive titles , but represent themselves as being associated with various scientific or impressive foundations - foundations which often have little more than a letterhead existence . Not_only do these quacks assume impressive titles , but represent themselves as being associated with various scientific or impressive foundations - foundations which often have little more than a letterhead existence . Related terms financial_institution charity establish
3	[ noun ] lowest support of a structure Synonyms base foot groundwork substructure understructure fundament Examples "it was built on a base of solid rock" "he stood at the foot of the tower" Used in print (Chester G. Starr, The Origins of Greek Civili...) These are the centuries in which the inhabitants of the Aegean world settled firmly into their minds and into their institutions the foundations of the Hellenic outlook , independent of outside forces . Related terms support raft_foundation bed structure
4	[ noun ] the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained Synonyms basis base groundwork cornerstone fundament Examples "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" Related terms assumption meat_and_potatoes explanation
5	[ noun ] (clothing) a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body Synonyms foundation_garment Related terms undergarment roll-on corset
6	[ noun ] education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge Synonyms grounding Examples "he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study" "a good grounding in mathematics" Related terms education
7	[ noun ] the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new Synonyms founding creation initiation institution introduction innovation instauration origination Examples "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult" "the foundation of a new scientific society" "he regards the fork as a modern introduction" Related terms beginning authorship establish establish originate introduce commit initiate
*	Rhymes with commendation inundation recommendation fermentation sedimentation segmentation presentation confrontation implantation recantation transplantation fragmentation experimentation disorientation pigmentation incantation plantation nation pagination condensation coronation combination alienation imagination pollination reexamination denomination compensation retardation dispensation fascination invalidation insemination condemnation vaccination culmination designation dehydration emanation subordination disinclination domination reincarnation damnation predestination impersonation germination divination coordination fluoridation depredation intonation hallucination consolidation illumination ordination hydrogenation concatenation insubordination hydration extermination indoctrination oxidation resignation degradation accommodation discrimination incoordination inclination sedation contamination detonation validation destination dissemination incrimination carnation profanation determination rejuvenation assassination origination stagnation procrastination abomination decontamination examination nomination machination explanation elimination self-determination termination ostentation misrepresentation ornamentation orientation representation documentation augmentation regimentation implementation argumentation condition donation exoneration moderation incarnation adoration recondition precondition instrumentation indentation recrimination rumination desalination consternation destination hibernation sensation concentration adaptation trepidation intimidation resignation designation liquidation gradation indignation confederation consideration reconsideration degeneration repudiation radiation remuneration remediation irradiation delineation federation regeneration generation impregnation mediation connection disconnection interconnection translation rendition elongation conduction computation summation citation vegetation misinterpretation connotation cohabitation celebration crustacean consummation participation lactation dalmatian consultation penetration deformation defamation reclamation recitation constipation reputation libration deportation dilatation intimation devastation equitation emancipation malformation proclamation estimation palpitation exclamation reinterpretation rehabilitation excitation calibration formation habitation reforestation hesitation occupation facilitation vibration imitation premeditation importation visitation incrustation Phonetic and Homophones F AW0 N D EY1 SH AH0 N Similar Spelling founded To share this definition click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
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