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Added 8 October 2026

foundation

/ˌfaʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃən/ noun

In Latin: fundatio Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about foundation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The basis on which something is grounded.
there is little foundation for his objections
An institution supported by an endowment.
Lowest support of a structure.
it was built on a base of solid rock

Origin

From Middle English foundacioun, fundacioun, from Old French fondacion, from Latin fundātiō (“founding, foundation”).

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