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- [foun-dey-shuh n]
- /faʊnˈdeɪ ʃən/
- /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foun-dey-shuh n]
- /faʊnˈdeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of foundation word
- noun foundation the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion. 1
- noun foundation the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests. 1
- noun foundation the lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground. 1
- noun foundation the act of founding, setting up, establishing, etc.: a policy in effect since the foundation. 1
- noun foundation the state of being founded. 1
- noun foundation an institution financed by a donation or legacy to aid research, education, the arts, etc.: the Ford Foundation. 1
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Origin of foundation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English foundacioun < Latin fundātiōn- (stem of fundātiō), equivalent to fundāt(us) (past participle of fundāre; see found2) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Foundation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foundation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
foundation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foundation
noun foundation
- infrastructure — the basic, underlying framework or features of a system or organization.
- groundwork — foundation or basis: He laid the groundwork for an international conference.
- support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
adjective foundation
- preparatory — serving or designed to prepare: preparatory arrangements.
types of foundation
- cosmetics — beauty preparations; make-up
Antonyms for foundation
noun foundation
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
- top — Technical/Office Protocol
- exterior — Forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.
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