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foundational
foun·da·tion F0278900 (foun-dā′shən)n.1. The act of founding, especially the establishment of an institution with provisions for future maintenance.2. Architecture A wall or other structure, as of concrete or masonry, usually extending below ground level and forming the base upon which a building rests. 3. Something that gives rise to or supports something else. See Synonyms at base1.4. a. Funds for the perpetual support of an institution; an endowment.b. An institution founded and supported by an endowment.5. A cosmetic used as a base for facial makeup.6. A supporting undergarment, such as a corset or girdle, designed to give the body a more desirable shape. Also called foundation garment. [Middle English fundacioun, from Latin fundātiō, fundātiōn-, from fundātus, past participle of fundāre, to lay the groundwork for; see found1.] foun·da′tion·al adj.ThesaurusfoundationaladjectiveArising from or going to the root or source:basal, basic, fundamental, original, primary, radical, underlying.EncyclopediaSeefoundationLegalSeeFoundationfoundational
Synonyms for foundationaladj arising from or going to the root or sourceSynonyms- basal
- basic
- fundamental
- original
- primary
- radical
- underlying
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