onderbouw

Definitions of onderbouw
  1. noun
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
    synonyms: basis, fundament, grond, grondslag, grondstof, hoeksteen, hoofdbestanddeel, initia, ondergrond, pijler, substantie
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    type of:
    a-priori, apriori, apriorisme, assumptie, basisbegrip, grondbegrip, hypothese, postulaat, premisse, presumptie, presuppositie, suppositie, vooronderstelling
    a hypothesis that is taken for granted
  2. noun
    an institution supported by an endowment
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    types:
    liefdadigheidsinstelling, liefdadigheidsorganisatie
    a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
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