foundation
foun·da·tion (foun-dāʹshən)n. 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. 3. a. Funds for the perpetual support of an institution; an endowment. b. An institution founded and supported by an endowment. 4. A foundation garment. 5. A cosmetic base. [Middle English fundacioun, from Latin fundātiō, fundātiōn-, from fundātus, past participle of fundāre, to lay the groundwork for. See found1.] foun·daʹtion·al adj.
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