foundation
intermediateB2/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ · foun-da-tion
The base or groundwork of a structure, on which it rests.
Meanings
The base or groundwork of a structure, on which it rests.
کسی ڈھانچے کا نیچے کا حصہ جس پر وہ قائم ہے۔
بنیاد
bunyād
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- strong foundation
- solid foundation
- foundation of knowledge
Example Sentences
The foundation of the building is made of concrete.
عمارت کی بنیاد کنکریٹ سے بنی ہوئی ہے۔
Imārat ki buniyād konkrit se bani hui hai.
A solid foundation in mathematics is essential for engineering.
انجینئرنگ کے لئے ریاضی میں مضبوط بنیاد ضروری ہے۔
Engineering ke liye riyāzi mein mazboot bunyād zaroori hai.
They established a foundation to support education.
انہوں نے تعلیم کی حمایت کے لئے ایک بنیاد قائم کی۔
Unhon ne taleem ki himayat ke liye ek buniyād qaim ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a building's foundation as its 'base' that everything else is built on.
Picture a strong concrete slab holding up a tall building.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بنیاد مضبوط ہو تو عمارت باندھی رہتی ہے۔
Bunyād mazboot ho to imārat vāndhi rahti hai.
If the foundation is strong, the building remains intact.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "fundatio" — a founding or establishing
First known use: 15th century
The word 'foundation' has evolved from the Latin 'fundatio', which relates to the process of establishing or building.