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1bedrock
noun bed·rock \-ˈräk, -ˌräk\
: the solid rock that lies under the surface of the ground
: a strong idea, principle, or fact that supports something
Full Definition of BEDROCK
1
: the solid rock underlying unconsolidated surface materials (as soil)
2
a : lowest point b : basis
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First Known Use of BEDROCK
1839
Related to BEDROCK
- Synonyms
- basis, base, bottom, cornerstone, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, root, underpinning, warp, warp and woof
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2bedrock
adjective bed·rock
Definition of BEDROCK
: solidly fundamental, basic, or reliable <traditional bedrock values> <a bedrock constituency>
First Known Use of BEDROCK
1873
BEDROCK Defined for Kids
bedrock
noun bed·rock \ˈbed-ˌräk\
Definition of BEDROCK for Kids
: the solid rock found under surface materials (as soil)
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