The term “foundation” is derived from the Latin word “fundare,” which means “to lay a base for” or “to establish.”
Etymology:
1. Latin
- Word: fundare
- Meaning: To lay a base for, to establish
2. Middle English (c. 12th to 15th century CE)
- Term: foundacion
- Meaning:
- The act of founding or establishing something.
- The base or groundwork upon which something is built or established.
- Derived from: Latin fundare
3. Modern English (from 15th century CE to present)
- Term: Foundation
- Meaning:
- The act or process of founding or establishing something.
- The base or groundwork upon which something is built or established, both literally and metaphorically.
Summary:
The word “foundation” originates from the Latin word “fundare,” meaning “to lay a base for” or “to establish.” In Middle English, it referred to the act of founding or establishing something and the base or groundwork upon which something is built or established. In Modern English, it continues to denote the act or process of founding or establishing something and the base or groundwork upon which something is built or established, both literally and metaphorically.