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bedrock

/ˈbɛdˌɹɑk/noun2 syllables

Bedrock means: principles from which other truths can be derived.

Synonyms for bedrock4

noun, as in principles from which other truths can be derived

fundamentals, basics, fundamental principle, basic principle

What does bedrock mean?2

noun

1

principles from which other truths can be derived“first you must learn the fundamentals”

2

solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Bedrock in a sentence

  • The house was built on a solid bedrock foundation.Amastan
  • The geologists studied the layers of bedrock in the area.Amastan
  • The bedrock of our friendship is trust and loyalty.Amastan
  • The company's success is built on a bedrock of innovation.Amastan
  • The bedrock of a healthy diet is a variety of fruits and vegetables.Amastan
  • Rodrigo's campaign promises were based on the bedrock principles of equality and justice.Amastan
  • The bedrock of a democratic system is the rule of law.Amastan
  • The construction crew had to blast through the bedrock to create the tunnel.Amastan

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Forms of bedrock

as a noun

plural
bedrocks