Without Foundation

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /wɪðaʊt faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

Definitions of without foundation

noun Foundation is a noun that refers to the basis or support upon which something is built or established.

Example Sentences

A1 She made accusations without foundation.

A2 The rumors about him were without foundation.

B1 The lawsuit was dismissed as it was without foundation.

B2 The journalist's article was criticized for being without foundation.

C1 The scientific study was conducted to prove the theory without foundation.

C2 The politician's speech was filled with claims without foundation.

adverb Without is an adverb that indicates the absence or lack of something.

Example Sentences

A1 She accused him of stealing without foundation.

A2 The rumors about her being fired were without foundation.

B1 The company's decision to cut costs was without foundation.

B2 The lawsuit was dismissed because the claims were without foundation.

C1 The scientific study was conducted to prove the theory without foundation.

C2 The politician's argument was without foundation and easily debunked.

Examples of without foundation in a Sentence

formal The accusation made against him was without foundation and lacked any evidence.

informal She claimed that the rumors about her were without foundation and completely untrue.

slang That gossip is totally without foundation, don't believe a word of it.

figurative His argument was without foundation, like a house built on sand.

Grammatical Forms of without foundation

past tense

was without foundation

plural

without foundations

comparative

more without foundation

superlative

most without foundation

present tense

is without foundation

future tense

will be without foundation

perfect tense

has been without foundation

continuous tense

is being without foundation

singular

without foundation

positive degree

without foundation

infinitive

to be without foundation

gerund

being without foundation

participle

without foundation

Origin and Evolution of without foundation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'without foundation' originated in Middle English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe something lacking a physical base or support, the phrase 'without foundation' evolved over time to also convey a metaphorical meaning of lacking evidence or justification.