Foundation
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level, or the basis underlying a concept or system. An organisation established to provide funding for charitable or research purposes.
“Strong communication skills are the foundation of successful teamwork.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
Syllables
founda·tion
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Contains four O's, two N's, and common -TION ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; good length at 10 letters, useful for seven-tile bonus plays
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