foundation
noun
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
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[faʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃn̩]
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- The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
- That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
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fundação
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- (cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.
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base
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- 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.
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fundamento,
alicerce,
base,
fundação
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- (architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
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alicerce,
base
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- A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.
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dote
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