1. foundation
noun. ['faʊnˈdeɪʃən'] the basis on which something is grounded.
Synonyms
- relation
- footing
- grass roots
- ground
Antonyms
- natural elevation
- get up
- turn out
- ride
Etymology
- fundatio (Latin)
- -atio (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Foundation
- deinstitutionalization
- institutionalization
- self-congratulation
- antidiscrimination
- telecommunication
- nondiscrimination
- misrepresentation
- mischaracterization
- internationalization
- industrialization
- decriminalization
- transillumination
- self-determination
- renationalization
- recapitalization
- prestidigitation
- misinterpretation
- misidentification
- miscommunication
- experimentation
- excommunication
- disqualification
- discontinuation
- denationalization
- decentralization
- transplantation
- singularization
- self-perpetuation
- securitization
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How do you spell foundation? Is it fundation ?
A common misspelling of foundation is fundation
Example sentences of the word foundation
1. Noun, singular or mass
A trench is dug along the inside foundation of the home.
Quotes containing the word foundation
1. A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.
- David Brinkley
2. The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.
- Zig Ziglar
3. Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.
- Saint Augustine
2. foundation
noun. ['faʊnˈdeɪʃən'] an institution supported by an endowment.
Synonyms
- financial organisation
- charity
- financial institution
Antonyms
- incidental
- genuine
- legitimate
- right
Etymology
- fundatio (Latin)
- -atio (Latin)
3. foundation
noun. ['faʊnˈdeɪʃən'] lowest support of a structure.
Synonyms
- fundament
- bed
- foot
- understructure
- raft foundation
- structure
- support
- substructure
- groundwork
- construction
Antonyms
- middle
- end
- death
- closing
Etymology
- fundatio (Latin)
- -atio (Latin)
4. foundation
noun. ['faʊnˈdeɪʃən'] the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
Synonyms
- cornerstone
- fundament
- basis
- supposition
- explanation
- supposal
- groundwork
- assumption
- meat and potatoes
Antonyms
- close
- stand still
- go off
- disadvantage
Etymology
- fundatio (Latin)
- -atio (Latin)
5. foundation
noun. ['faʊnˈdeɪʃən'] the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new.
Synonyms
- paternity
- institution
- beginning
- introduction
- commencement
- authorship
- founding
- instauration
- innovation
- initiation
- origination
- start
Antonyms
- natural object
- inactivity
- artifact
- ending
Etymology
- fundatio (Latin)
- -atio (Latin)
6. foundation
noun. ['faʊnˈdeɪʃən'] a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body.
Synonyms
- undergarment
- corset
- unmentionable
- roll-on
- girdle
- foundation garment
Antonyms
- trade edition
- uncreativeness
- folly
- arrive
Etymology
- fundatio (Latin)
- -atio (Latin)
7. foundation
noun. ['faʊnˈdeɪʃən'] education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge.
Synonyms
- grounding
Antonyms
- leave office
- outfield
Etymology
- fundatio (Latin)
- -atio (Latin)