foundations
foun-da-tions
noun
The fundamental principles or ideas upon which something is based.
"Good education provides the foundations for life."
noun
The lowest, load-bearing parts of a building, typically below ground level.
"The builders laid strong concrete foundations."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: instauration, institution, innovation, origination, introduction, founding, initiation, creation, foundation garment, groundwork, substructure, base