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foundation

UK
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
US
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
foundationnoun
foundations
pl
UK
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
US
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
Translations
The foundation of the building was laid last year.
Фундамент здания был заложен в прошлом году.
Trust is the foundation of a strong relationship.
Доверие - это основа крепких отношений.
The foundation provides scholarships to underprivileged students.
Фонд предоставляет стипендии малообеспеченным студентам.
Additional translations
учреждение
основание
благотворительный фонд
Definitions
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
The foundation of the house was made of reinforced concrete to ensure stability.
An underlying basis or principle for something.
The theory has a solid foundation in scientific research.
An organization established to provide financial support for a particular purpose.
The foundation awarded scholarships to students from underprivileged backgrounds.
A cosmetic product applied to the face to create an even, uniform complexion.
She applied foundation to her face before adding other makeup.
The act or process of establishing or founding something.
The foundation of the charity took place in 1985.
Synonyms
base
basis
groundwork
establishment
infrastructure
support
cornerstone
bedrock
fundament
substructure
foundationadjective
UK
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
US
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something forming or relating to a base or underlying level (e.g., “foundation courses”, “foundation stone”).
Definitions
Forming or relating to the base, groundwork, or introductory level of something.
Students must complete the foundation year before advancing to specialized study.
Synonyms
foundational
fundamental
basic
underlying
primary
elementary
essential
rudimentary
primal
radical
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