Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alicerce
noun
ah-lee-SEHR-se
Definition
A base or foundation upon which something is built, often used in a metaphorical sense as a fundamental support for ideas or systems.
Examples
- The alicerce of the building was designed to withstand earthquakes.
- Trust is the alicerce of any good relationship.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘alicerce’ refers to the physical base of a structure or the underlying principles that support a concept or belief.
Synonyms
- foundation
- base
- groundwork
- basis