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bedrock.

The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɛd.ɹɒk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈbɛdˌɹɑk/General-American
  1. The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A basis or foundation.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable
    If culture is the bedrock of a society, then language is the cornerstone of culture.
  3. The bones.

    Internet · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From bed (“a layer on top of which something else rests.”) + rock.

verb/ˈbɛd.ɹɒk/Received-Pronunciation/ˈbɛdˌɹɑk/General-American
  1. To establish on a solid foundation.

    figuratively · transitive
Where this word comes from

From bed (“a layer on top of which something else rests.”) + rock.

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