History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
basement

the lowest part of a building, partly or wholly below ground level

room on lower floor of building

footing

a placing of the feet; surface for standing on; a (mentioned) relationship (with people)

foundation, basis

foundation

the act of establishment (a university, church etc); a strong base of a building, on which it is built

basis for something physical or mental

UNDERSTRUCTURE as in Wiktionary
UNDERSTRUCTURE as in Wikipedia