bedrock
Definition
- Noun:
- Fundamental principles; the essential facts or ideas upon which something is based: Refers to the most basic, underlying, or foundational truths from which other ideas or systems are derived.
- Solid, unweathered rock lying beneath surface soil or deposits: Refers to the solid, continuous layer of rock found beneath loose surface materials like soil, sand, or gravel.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Fundamental Principles):
- Trust and communication are the bedrock of a strong relationship.
- The scientific method is the bedrock of modern inquiry.
- Noun (Solid Subsurface Rock):
- The construction crew had to dig through ten feet of clay to reach the bedrock.
- The stability of the skyscraper depends on its foundations being anchored in solid bedrock.
Advanced Usage
- "to get down to bedrock": To reach the most fundamental or essential level of something; to strip away all superficial details.
- After hours of discussion, we finally got down to bedrock and identified the core problem.
- Used metaphorically to describe something that is extremely solid, reliable, or unchanging.
- His bedrock honesty made him a trusted advisor.
Variants and Related Words
- Bedrock is primarily used as a noun. It is a compound word formed from "bed" and "rock."
- Foundation (n): A base or underlying support; can be a close synonym in both literal and figurative contexts.
- Basis (n): The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
- Substratum (n): An underlying layer or substance, especially in geology.
Synonyms
- Foundation: The base upon which something stands or is built.
- Cornerstone: An indispensable and fundamental basis.
- Groundwork: A foundation or basis.
- Basics: The simplest and most important facts, ideas, or things from which something is developed.
- Fundamentals: Central or primary rules or principles.
Related Phrases
- Hit bedrock: To reach the lowest possible level, point, or limit.
- After the scandal, the company's reputation hit bedrock.
- Bedrock of society: Refers to the fundamental institutions or values that a society is built upon.
- Many believe the family is the bedrock of society.
Related Idioms
- As solid as bedrock: Extremely firm, stable, or reliable.
- Their friendship is as solid as bedrock; they've been through everything together.
Noun
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principles from which other truths can be derived
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first you must learn the fundamentals
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let's get down to basics
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solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil
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