foundation
nounmasculine/ɐliˈsɛɾsɨ/medium
a·li·cer·ce
Definition
The base or groundwork of a structure, literal or figurative.
The building's foundation is made of concrete.
Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.
Common collocations
solid foundationlay the foundationmoral foundation
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-irs'.