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foundation in Latin

foundation in Latin is fundatio, fundāmen, fundāmentum — foundation means the solid base that supports a building or structure.

foundation in Latin

fundatio
noun
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
fundāmen
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.
fundāmentum
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.

What does "foundation" mean?

  1. noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
    "Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake."
  2. noun The basic principles or ideas that something is built upon.
    "Trust is the foundation of any good relationship."
  3. noun An organization set up and funded to support a charitable or educational cause.
    "The foundation donates millions each year to medical research."
  4. noun A makeup product applied to even out skin tone.
    "She dabbed on some foundation before heading out."
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foundation in a sentence

  • Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake.
  • Trust is the foundation of any good relationship.
  • The course covers the foundations of economics.
  • The foundation donates millions each year to medical research.

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What is "foundation" in Latin?

"foundation" in Latin is fundatio, fundāmen, fundāmentum. foundation means: The solid base that supports a building or structure.

How do you use "foundation" in a sentence?

Example: "Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake." In Latin, "foundation" is fundatio, fundāmen, fundāmentum.

Are there other ways to say "foundation" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "foundation": fundatio, fundāmen, fundāmentum.

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