The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

plural of foundation

of, or relating to a foundation or foundations / fundamental or underlying

Wearing foundation (cosmetic cream).

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lay, foundation.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lay a foundation

A stone laid during the construction of a (usually important) building, the laying of which is usually marked by a ceremony. / (figuratively) The basis of something.

plural of foundation stone

(education, UK) A vocational qualification in higher education, intended to give comprehensive knowledge in a subject to enable the holder to go on to employment or further study in that field.

plural of foundation degree