foundations
|foun/da/tions|
/faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
(foundation)
base or groundwork
Etymology
'foundation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fundatio,' where 'fundare' meant 'to lay a base for.'
'fundatio' transformed into the Old French word 'fondation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'foundation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to lay a base for something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
The foundations of the house were laid last week.
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Noun 2
an underlying basis or principle for something.
The theory has its foundations in early 20th-century physics.
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Noun 3
the action of establishing an institution or organization.
The foundation of the charity was in 1990.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45