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foundation

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  1. base                  

foun.da.tion \fau.n-'da--sh*n\ \-shn*l, -sh*n-*l\ n 1: the act of founding 
   2: the basis upon which something stands or is supported 3a: funds given 
   for the permanent support of an institution : ENDOWMENT 3b: an organization 
   or institution established by endowment with provision for future 
   maintenance 4: an underlying natural or prepared base or support; esp : the 
   whole masonry substructure of a building 5a: a body or ground upon which 
   something is build up or overlaid 5b: a woman's supporting undergarment : 
   CORSET - foun.da.tion.al aj