bedrock
About 1.67 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
- noun A basis or foundation.
If culture is the bedrock of a society, then language is the cornerstone of culture.
- noun The bones.
- verb To establish on a solid foundation.
Similar words
fundamentals basic principle basics fundamental principle rock subsoil geologic geological stone touchstone
Often followed by
of and is in surface on or geology for
Word family
bedrocks
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