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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024foun•da•tion /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. - the basis or groundwork of anything: [uncountable]The criminal charges were without foundation.[countable]We need a foundation of trust.
- the base on which some structure rests:[countable]They poured the concrete for the building foundation.
- the act of founding:[uncountable]the events marking the foundation of the republic.
- [countable] an institution financed by a donation or money left after someone's death, such as one to aid research.
- Clothing[countable] an undergarment worn to give shape to the body.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024foun•da•tion (foun dā′shən),USA pronunciation n. - the basis or groundwork of anything:the moral foundation of both society and religion.
- the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests.
- Buildingthe lowest division of a building, wall, or the like, usually of masonry and partly or wholly below the surface of the ground.
- the act of founding, setting up, establishing, etc.:a policy in effect since the foundation.
- the state of being founded.
- an institution financed by a donation or legacy to aid research, education, the arts, etc.:the Ford Foundation.
- an endowment for such an institution.
- Clothinga cosmetic, as a cream or liquid, used as a base for facial makeup.
- ClothingSee foundation garment.
- Games[Solitaire.]a card of given denomination on which other cards are to be added according to denomination or suit.
- Latin fundātiōn- (stem of fundātiō), equivalent. to fundāt(us) (past participle of fundāre; see found2) + -iōn- -ion
- Middle English foundacioun 1350–1400
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See base1.
- 2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged footing.
- 4, 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged establishment, settlement.
- 2, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged superstructure.
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