founded
ˈfaʊndɪd
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Definition of founded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
principlesestablished on certain principles or facts
  • The theory is founded on scientific research.
based established
2.
structurehaving a basis or foundation
  • Her argument was founded on solid evidence.
based established grounded
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Expressions with founded

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not based on solid foundation
His argument was founded on sand and easily disproved.
based on reasoning, evidence, and good judgement
Her concerns about the project were well-founded.
not supported by facts or good evidence
His accusation was ill-founded and quickly dismissed.

Origin of founded

Latin, fundare (to establish)

Terms with founded included in their meaning

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basedadj.
foundation
founded on a particular idea or principle
founder
person who founded or originated something
groundadj.
well-founded
based on solid reasoning or facts
terrorist group
militant Islamist group founded by Osama bin Laden
decision making
founded on collected information
education
of British universities founded in late 19th to early 20th century
education
British university founded in the late 19th century
reasoning
more logical or well-founded

Examples of founded in a sentence

  • His argument was founded on false assumptions.
  • The theory was founded on years of research.
  • His beliefs are founded on traditional values.

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  1. French:fondé, ancré, ...
  2. German:begründet, gegründet, ...
  3. Italian:basato, ...
  4. Spanish:fundado, fundamentado, ...
  5. Portuguese:fundado, fundamentado, ...
  6. Chinese:建立的, 有根有据的, ...
  7. Japanese:基づいた, 土台のある, ...
  8. Arabic:مؤسس على, مؤَسَّس, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבֻסָּס, מְבוּסָס, ...
  10. Russian:основанный, обоснованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заснований, обґрунтований, ...
  12. Hindi:आधारित, सुप्रतिष्ठित, ...
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