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Synonyms
foun·da·tion (foun-dā́shən)

[Middle English fundacioun, from Latin fundātiō, fundātiōn-, from fundātus past participle of fundāre, to lay the groundwork for; see found1.]

noun 

  1. The act of founding, especially the establishment of an institution with provisions for future maintenance.
  2. The basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported. See synonyms at base1
    1. Funds for the perpetual support of an institution; an endowment.
    2. An institution founded and supported by an endowment.
  4. A foundation garment.
  5. A cosmetic base.

derivatives

foun·dátion·al
adjective