Foundation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge; "he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• The new teacher was responsible for laying the foundation for the students' future studies in physics.
• A strong foundation in reading and writing is essential for success in any academic pursuit.
• The university's mission is to provide a solid foundation in the liberal arts for all its students.
• Without a foundation in algebra, it's difficult to understand more advanced mathematical concepts.
• The vocational school's program is designed to give students a foundation in the skills they need to enter the workforce immediately.

Synonyms

• Grounding

Meaning ²

The basis on which something is grounded; "there is little foundation for his objections".

Classification

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

Examples

• The researchers' groundbreaking study provided a strong foundation for further investigation into the disease.
• There is little foundation for his objections to the new policy, and he is simply being stubborn.
• The charity's mission is to provide a foundation for disadvantaged children to succeed in school.
• The city's economy was built on a foundation of manufacturing and trade.
• The theory has a shaky foundation and many experts are questioning its validity.

Hyponyms

• Basis
• Ground

Related Words

• Found (verb)

Meaning ³

An institution supported by an endowment.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

• The university's foundation was established by a wealthy donor who left a large sum of money in his will.
• The foundation's endowment has grown significantly over the years, allowing it to support a wide range of academic programs.
• The museum's foundation is responsible for managing the institution's finances and making strategic decisions about its future.
• The hospital's foundation has launched a major fundraising campaign to support the construction of a new wing.
• The foundation's board of trustees meets quarterly to review the institution's budget and make decisions about grants and investments.

Hypernyms

• Financial Organization
• Financial Organisation

Related Words

• Found (verb)

Meaning ⁴

The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Innovation
• Founding
• Creation
• Origination
• Institution
• Introduction
• Instauration
• Initiation

Hypernyms

• Beginning
• Start

Hyponyms

• Authorship
• Paternity

Related Words

• Found (verb)

Meaning ⁵

The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

• The new economic policy was built on the foundation of free market principles and deregulation.
• The company's success was based on a foundation of innovative research and development.
• The psychologist's theory of human behavior rested on a foundation of empirical evidence and statistical analysis.
• The architect's design for the new skyscraper was built on a foundation of mathematical calculations and stress tests.
• The historian's interpretation of the ancient civilization was based on a foundation of archaeological discoveries and textual analysis.

Synonyms

• Base
• Basis
• Groundwork
• Fundament
• Cornerstone

Hypernyms

• Supposition
• Assumption

Hyponyms

• Meat And Potatoes

Related Words

• Found (verb)

Meaning ⁶

Lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The skyscraper's foundation was designed to withstand earthquakes and hurricanes.
• The ancient temple's foundation was discovered by archaeologists after years of excavation.
• The foundation of the bridge was built on a series of concrete pillars sunk deep into the riverbed.
• The engineer inspected the foundation of the building to ensure it was stable and secure.
• The house's foundation was cracked and needed to be repaired before it was safe to occupy.

Synonyms

• Understructure
• Foot
• Base
• Groundwork
• Fundament
• Substructure

Hyponyms

• Raft
• Mat

Meaning ⁷

A woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Foundation Garment

Hypernyms

• Undergarment

Hyponyms

• Corset
• Roll-on
• Stays