foundation

Definition

  • noun: a usually stone or concrete structure that supports a building from underneath
  • noun: the act of 'founding'

Examples

  • Her early research 'laid the foundation' [=provided the basis] for many important medical discoveries.

  • These charges have no 'foundation' in fact. [=there are no facts that support these charges]

  • The book explains the moral 'foundations' on which her political career was built.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Consider the cochlear optic nerves have been critically damaged. He'll be blind in one eye. And most likely deaf. Frankly, Dr. Norton and the Omni foundation are the leaders in this field. In my opinion, this is the only chance your husband has. I'd seriously consider their offer. (..)
    2014 RoboCop