(also in pl) an underlying natural or prepared base or support, esp the masonry substructure on which a building rests
the basis or principle underlying something
a reason or justification
the act or an instance of establishing something, e.g. an institution or colony
the basis on which something stands or is supported, a reason or justification
an organization or institution established by endowment with provision for future maintenance
the endowment on which an organization or institution is established
(also in pl) an underlying natural or prepared base or support, esp the masonry substructure on which a building rests
a cream, lotion, etc applied to the face as a base for other make-up
foundational adj
foundationally adv
foundationless adj