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Bedrock

The solid rock that exists at some depth below the ground surface. Bedrock is rock "in place", as opposed to material that has been transported from another location by weathering and erosion.

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📖 Definitions of "Bedrock"

noun

1
The solid rock that exists at some depth below the ground surface. Bedrock is rock "in place", as opposed to material that has been transported from another location by weathering and erosion.
2
A basis or foundation.
"If culture is the bedrock of a society, then language is the cornerstone of culture."

🔄 Synonyms of "Bedrock"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
fundamentalsnoun	(finance) The fundamental analysis data.
basicsnoun	a statement of fundamental facts or principles
fundamental principlenoun	principles from which other truths can be derived
basic principlenoun	principles from which other truths can be derived

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bedrock"

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Word	Definition
fundamentalsnoun	(finance) The fundamental analysis data.
basic principlenoun	principles from which other truths can be derived
basicsnoun	a statement of fundamental facts or principles
fundamental principlenoun	principles from which other truths can be derived
rocknoun	A formation of minerals, specifically:
subsoilnoun	The layer of earth that is below the topsoil.
geologic	Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.
geological	Synonym of geologic.
stonenoun	(uncountable, geology) A hard earthen substance that can form rocks; especially, such substance when regarded as a building material.
touchstonenoun	(figurative, by extension) A standard of comparison or evaluation.
groundnoun	The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
cementnoun	(countable, uncountable) A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete.
subgradenoun	The layer of native soil on which the foundation of a road is laid.
cornerstonenoun	(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
keystonenoun	(architecture) The top stone of an arch.
pedestalnoun	(architecture) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
basementnoun	(architecture) A floor of a building below ground level.
pillarnoun	(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
centrepiecenoun	An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.
underpinningnoun	(figurative) A basis for something.