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Foundation

🔄 Synonyms of "Foundation"

15 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
basenoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
cornerstonenoun	(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
creationnoun	(uncountable) The act of creating something.
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
initiationnoun	The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
instaurationnoun	A restoration after decay or dilapidation; renewal; repair.
fundamentnoun	Foundation.
groundworknoun	The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
originationnoun	(uncountable) The process of bringing something into existence.
footnoun	A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
institutionnoun	A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
substructurenoun	The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
foundation garmentnoun	An undergarment designed to hold a part of the body in a particular form.
foundingnoun	The establishment of something.
understructurenoun	The supporting structure underneath something, such as a vehicle or bridge.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Foundation"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
groundworknoun	The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
basenoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
fundamentnoun	Foundation.
originationnoun	(uncountable) The process of bringing something into existence.
creationnoun	(uncountable) The act of creating something.
foundingnoun	The establishment of something.
initiationnoun	The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.
institutionnoun	A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
instaurationnoun	A restoration after decay or dilapidation; renewal; repair.
substructurenoun	The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
understructurenoun	The supporting structure underneath something, such as a vehicle or bridge.
cornerstonenoun	(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
foundation garmentnoun	An undergarment designed to hold a part of the body in a particular form.
footnoun	A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
basedverb	Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
formationnoun	The act of assembling a group or structure. [from 14th c.]
basalnoun	(anatomy) Any basal structure or part
founded	Having a basis.
organizationnoun	(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.