bedrock

noun
UK: /ˈbed.rɒk/
US: /ˈbed.rɑːk/

  1. The solid rock under the soil.

    1. The house is built on bedrock to make it strong. [ ] [ ]
    2. The explorers dug through layers of dirt to finally reach the bedrock. [ ] [ ]

  2. The basic ideas, features, or facts on which something is based.

    1. Trust is the bedrock of any good relationship. [ ] [ ]
    2. Mutual respect forms the bedrock of our company's ethics and values. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

foundation basis groundwork cornerstone
bedrock transitive-verb

  1. To be founded or firmly based on something.

    1. The company's success bedrocked on a strong sales team. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their relationship bedrocked on shared values of kindness and understanding. [ ] [ ]
bedrock adjective

  1. Fundamental or basic.

    1. Honesty is a bedrock principle for journalists. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bedrock assumption of this study is that people act rationally. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bedrock" in English means: The solid rock under the soil., The basic ideas, features, or facts on which something is based..

The phonetic transcription of "bedrock" is /ˈbed.rɒk/ in British English and /ˈbed.rɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bedrock": foundation, basis, groundwork, cornerstone.

Example usage of "bedrock": "The house is built on bedrock to make it strong.". More examples on the page.