Foundations: meaning, definitions and examples

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foundations

 

[ founหˆdeษชสƒ(ษ™)nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building construction

The foundations of a building are the solid structure on which it is built, often consisting of concrete or stone. The foundations provide stability and support for the entire building.

Synonyms

base, footing, underpinning

Examples of usage

  • The architect carefully designed the foundations to ensure the stability of the skyscraper.
  • The workers spent weeks pouring concrete to create the foundations for the new bridge.
Context #2 | Noun

basis for belief

Foundations can also refer to the basis or groundwork on which something is built or established. It can be used metaphorically to indicate the fundamental principles or beliefs underlying a system or idea.

Synonyms

basis, cornerstone, groundwork

Examples of usage

  • The principles of democracy are considered the foundations of a free society.
  • Trust and communication are the foundations of a healthy relationship.

Translations

Translations of the word "foundations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fundaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เค‚เคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fundamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pondasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒะฝะดะฐะผะตะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fundamenty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸบ็คŽ (ใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fondations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fundaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temeller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ดˆ (ๅŸบ็คŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุงุณุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกklady

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกklady

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸบ็ก€ (jฤซchว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ temelji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grunnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะณั–ะทะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒซแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™saslar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fundaciones

Etymology

The word 'foundations' originates from the Middle English word 'foundacioun', which came from the Old French 'fondation', and ultimately from the Latin 'fundare' meaning 'to lay a base for'. The concept of foundations has been crucial in construction and metaphorical contexts throughout history, symbolizing the stability and support necessary for growth and development.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,518, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.