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foundation

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/noun

That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.

Example sentence

  • “The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty.”
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