Posted by Graatch(VIP) on June 28, 2000 at 12:31:13:
In Reply to: Foundational? (n/t) posted by Proud Blade(VIP) on June 28, 2000 at 11:09:15:
See the bottom. foun·da·tion (foun-dshn) The act of founding, especially the establishment of an institution with provisions for future maintenance. Funds for the perpetual support of an institution; an endowment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That was from the www.dictionary.com page. I also can copy the Oxford American Dictionary and Language Guide, which contains foundational as well, if you like. Q.E.D.
n.
The basis on which a thing stands, is founded, or is supported. See Synonyms at base1.
An institution founded and supported by an endowment.
A foundation garment.
A cosmetic used as a base for facial makeup.
foun·dation·al adj.