[foun.da.tion] n (14c) 1: the act of founding
2: a basis (as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported "the ~s of geometry" "the rumor is without ~ in fact" 3 a: funds given for the permanent support of an institution: endowment b: an organization or institution established by endowment with provision for future maintenance
4: an underlying base or support; esp: the whole masonry substructure of a building
5. a: a body or ground upon which something is built up or overlaid b: a woman's supporting undergarment: corset c: a cosmetic usu. used as a base for makeup -- foun.da.tion.al adj -- foun.da.tion.al.ly adv -- foun.da.tion.less adj