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Antonyms for foundation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : foun-dey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : faʊnˈdeɪ ʃən

Definition of foundation

Origin :
  • late 14c., "action of founding," from Old French fondacion (14c.) or directly from Latin fundationem (nominative fundatio) "a founding," noun of action from past participle stem of fundare (see found (v.1)). The Latin word is glossed in Old English by staþol. Meaning "that which is founded" (a college, hospital, etc.) is from 1510s; meaning "funds endowed" is early 15c. Sense of "solid base of a structure" is from late 15c.
  • noun basis for something physical or mental
  • noun established institution
Example sentences :
  • But let not the foundation of our hope rest upon man's wisdom.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • "Look at the way that foundation's put in," said the old man in a loud voice.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • It has been determined, however, that this belief has no foundation.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • God forbid that I—But no happiness is built on a foundation of wrong.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Let us see if there is any foundation for this sentimental balderdash.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • The finer the instrument is to be, the more massive must be the foundation.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
  • Melted butter is the foundation of most of the common sauces.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Our Union is tottering to its foundation, and slavery is the cause.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • It has a foundation in reason, so far as it is supported by experience.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • All our reasonings a priori will never be able to show us any foundation for this preference.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

Synonyms for foundation

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