Foundation
Foundation noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
Usage example: she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree
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Synonyms for Foundation
Rationale is a synonym for foundation in reason topic. In some cases you can use "Rationale" instead a noun "Foundation".
Rationale
Rationale noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.
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Synonyms for Rationale
Foundation is a synonym for rationale in reason topic. Sometimes you can use "Foundation" instead a noun "Rationale".
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Related pairs
- root and foundation
- root and rationale
- warrant and foundation
- warrant and rationale
- principle and foundation
- principle and rationale
- motive and foundation
- motive and rationale
- call and foundation
- call and rationale
- basis and foundation
- basis and rationale
- argument and foundation
- argument and rationale
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Rationale and Foundation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/foundation/rationale
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