foundation

foundation
foundation [foun dā′shən]
n.
[ME foundacioun < OFr fondation < L fundatio < pp. of fundare: see FOUND2]
1. a founding or being founded; establishment
2.
a) an organization established to maintain, assist, or finance institutions or projects of a social, educational, charitable, religious, etc. nature, as by the making of grants
b) the fund or endowment used by such an organization to carry out its programs
c) an institution maintained by such a fund
3. the base on which something rests; specif., the supporting part of a wall, house, etc., usually of masonry, concrete, etc., and at least partially underground
4. the fundamental principle on which something is founded; basis
5. a supporting material or part beneath an outer part
6. FOUNDATION GARMENT
7. a cosmetic cream, liquid, etc. over which other makeup is applied
SYN.- BASE1
foundational
adj.

English World dictionary. . 2014.

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