foundation

Backbone is a synonym of foundation.

As nouns the difference between backbone and foundation

is that backbone is the series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals while foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

Foundation is a related term of introduction.

As nouns the difference between foundation and introduction

is that foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect while introduction is the act or process of introducing.

Foundation is a related term of essence.

As nouns the difference between foundation and essence

is that foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect while essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

As nouns the difference between element and foundation

is that element is element (part of a whole) while foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

Mainstay is a related term of foundation.

As nouns the difference between mainstay and foundation

is that mainstay is a chief support while foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

Foundation is a related term of fountainhead.

As nouns the difference between foundation and fountainhead

is that foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect while fountainhead is a spring that is the source of a river.

Foundation is a related term of root.

As a noun foundation

is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

As a proper noun root is

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Foundation is a related term of birth.

As nouns the difference between foundation and birth

is that foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect while birth is (uncountable) the process of childbearing; the beginning of life.

As an adjective birth is

a familial relationship established by childbirth.

As a verb birth is

(dated|or|regional) to bear or give birth to (a child).

As a noun foundation is

the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

As nouns the difference between raft and foundation

is that raft is a flat structure made of planks, barrels etc, that floats on water, and is used for transport, emergencies or a platform for swimmers or raft can be a large (but unspecified) number, a lot while foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

As a verb raft

is to convey on a raft or raft can be (reave).