Footing: meaning, definitions and examples
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footing
[ ˈfʊtɪŋ ]
construction
The basis on which a structure or a building is supported. It is the lowest part of a building or a wall, often made of concrete.
Synonyms
base, foundation, underpinning
Examples of usage
- The footing of the house was reinforced with steel bars.
- The engineer inspected the footing of the bridge for stability.
financial
Financial stability or security. It refers to the ability to manage one's financial affairs effectively.
Synonyms
financial security, financial stability, financial standing
Examples of usage
- He lost his job and was worried about his financial footing.
- The company's strong sales put it on a solid financial footing.
Translations
Translations of the word "footing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 base
- footing
- apoio
🇮🇳 आधार
- फुटिंग
- सहारा
🇩🇪 Basis
- Fundament
- Fuß
🇮🇩 dasar
- pijakan
- fondasi
🇺🇦 основа
- фундамент
- опора
🇵🇱 podstawa
- fundament
- podpora
🇯🇵 基礎
- 足場
- 土台
🇫🇷 base
- fondation
- appui
🇪🇸 base
- cimentación
- apoyo
🇹🇷 temel
- taban
- dayanak
🇰🇷 기초
- 지지대
- 기반
🇸🇦 أساس
- قاعدة
- دعم
🇨🇿 základ
- základna
- opora
🇸🇰 základ
- základňa
- podpora
🇨🇳 基础
- 地基
- 支撑
🇸🇮 osnova
- temelj
- opora
🇮🇸 grunnur
- undirstaða
- fótstaða
🇰🇿 негіз
- тірек
- фундамент
🇬🇪 საფუძველი
- საყრდენი
- ბაზა
🇦🇿 əsas
- təməl
- dayaq
🇲🇽 base
- cimentación
- apoyo
Word origin
The word 'footing' originated from the Old English word 'fot' which means 'foot'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the base or support of something. In construction, the term 'footing' became commonly used to describe the foundation of a structure. In financial contexts, 'footing' came to represent the financial stability or standing of an individual or organization. The sports-related meaning of 'footing' developed to describe the stance or position of a person in sports activities.
See also: feet, foot, footage, football, footfall, footgear, foothold, footmark, footpath, footprint, footrest, footrests, footstep, footstool, footwear, footy.