word
Foundation
Fow-NDAY-shuhn
/faʊˈndeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
foundation
Dictionary meaning
The act of starting something for the first time.
Examples
- They lack the foundation necessary for advanced study.
- There is little foundation for these objections.
Synonyms: initiation
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