foun·da·tion

/founˈdāSH(ə)n/

noun

noun: foundation; plural noun: foundations

1. the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

2.an underlying basis or principle for something.

3.the action of establishing an institution or organization on a permanent basis, especially with an endowment.

/stəˈbilədē/

noun

the state of being stable.

firm, solid, steady, secure, fixed, fast, safe, moored, anchored, stuck down, immovable

"a stable tent"

/səˈpôrt/

1. a thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

2. material assistance.

3. bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

4. give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act.