foundation

• Substantiv, das die Basis oder den Unterbau bezeichnet, auf dem etwas errichtet, gegründet oder aufgebaut ist; auch eine Stiftung oder Organisation, die etwas finanziell oder ideell unterstützt.

A noun referring to the base or underlying support upon which something is built, established, or based.

1. Base of a structureB1formal

   The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

   Fundament

   • The workers poured concrete for the foundation of the new house.
   • A strong foundation is essential for any tall building.
   • The earthquake damaged the building's foundation.

   Synonymebasebedrockfootingsubstructuresupport

2. B2formal

   An underlying basis or principle for something.

   Grundlage

   • Trust is the foundation of a healthy relationship.
   • The theory provides a solid foundation for further research.
   • Education is the foundation of a successful career.

   Synonymebasebasisbedrockcornerstonefundamentgroundworkprinciplerootsubstructure

3. Institution or organizationB2formal

   An organization established to provide financial support for a particular cause or activity.

   Stiftung

   • The foundation donated millions to cancer research.
   • She works for a charitable foundation that supports education.
   • The foundation was established in 1990 to promote the arts.

   Synonymecharityendowmentfundinstituteinstitutionorganizationtrust

4. Cosmetic productA2informal

   A cosmetic cream or powder applied to the face to create an even complexion.

   Foundation

   • She applied foundation before her makeup.
   • This foundation matches her skin tone perfectly.
   • He uses a light foundation to cover blemishes.

   Synonymebase