Foundings

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfaʊndɪŋz/

Definitions

1. The act or process of establishing or creating something, such as an institution or organization
2. The initiation or commencement of an entity, often involving foundational work or support
3. The basic elements or groundwork that contribute to the origin or establishment of a particular system or framework

Etymology: "Foundings" is simply the plural of "founding," so its story is essentially the story of the verb "found," which English took from Latin "fundare," meaning "to lay a base for," from "fundus," "bottom" or "base." The plural form is used for the establishment of several institutions or organizations at once, or for distinct acts of establishing something, as in a set of founding dates for different colleges.

Synonyms: establishments, foundations, origins, creations, institutions