Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bedrock
noun
/ˈbɛd.rɒk/
Definition
The solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium.
Examples
- The bedrock of the region is composed of granite.
- Trust and honesty are the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
- Before constructing the building, they had to dig down to the bedrock.
Meaning
The fundamental principle or basis of something; the foundational layer beneath everything else.
Synonyms
- Foundation
- Base
- Ground
- Core
- Fundament
