transcription, транскрипция: [ fau̇n-ˈdā-shən ]
noun
Date: 14th century
1. : the act of founding
2. : a basis (as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported
the foundation s of geometry
the rumor is without foundation 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 ; especially : 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 usually used as a base for makeup
• foun·da·tion·al -shnəl, -shə-n ə l adjective
• foun·da·tion·al·ly adverb
• foun·da·tion·less -shən-ləs adjective