(n) :
the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect; 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; groundwork; basis
"the foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."
(n) :
the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect; 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; groundwork; basis
"the foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty."