Foundation: meaning, definitions and examples

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foundation

[ faʊnˈdeɪʃən ]

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building

A foundation is the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level, that supports the structure above it.

Synonyms

base, footing, groundwork

Examples of usage

The foundation of the house was reinforced to withstand earthquakes.
The architect designed a strong foundation for the skyscraper.

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organization

A foundation is an organization that provides funds or support for various projects or causes, such as education, research, or charity.

Synonyms

charity, endowment, trust

Examples of usage

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports healthcare initiatives worldwide.
She received a grant from the foundation to start her own business.

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makeup

Foundation is a cosmetic applied to the face to create an even skin tone and conceal blemishes.

Synonyms

base, makeup, primer

Examples of usage

She applied foundation before putting on her makeup.
The foundation matched her skin perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "foundation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundação

base
alicerce

🇮🇳 नींव

आधार
बुनियाद

🇩🇪 Fundament

Grundlage
Stiftung

🇮🇩 dasar

yayasan
fondasi

🇺🇦 фундація

основа
фундамент

🇵🇱 fundacja

podstawa
fundament

🇯🇵 基礎 (きそ)

🇫🇷 fondation

base
fondement

🇪🇸 fundación

base
cimiento

🇹🇷 vakıf

temel
esas

🇰🇷 기초 (基礎)

🇸🇦 مؤسسة

أساس
قاعدة

🇨🇿 nadace

základ
fundament

🇸🇰 nadácia

základ
základňa

🇨🇳 基础 (jīchǔ)

🇸🇮 fundacija

osnova
temelj

🇮🇸 grunnur

stofnun
undirstaða

🇰🇿 негіз

қор
іргетас

🇬🇪 ფონდი

საფუძველი
ბაზა

🇦🇿 fond

əsas
təməl

🇲🇽 fundación

base
cimiento

Word origin

The word 'foundation' originated from the Latin word 'fundare', meaning 'to lay a base for'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the base of a building. Over time, the term expanded to include the concept of an organization providing financial support. In the world of makeup, 'foundation' has been used since the early 20th century to describe a cosmetic product for the face.