Meaning of the word bedrock in English
What does bedrock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bedrock
US /ˈbed.rɑːk/
UK /ˈbed.rɒk/
Noun
1.
the fundamental principles on which something is based
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Honesty is the bedrock of any healthy relationship.
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The bedrock of their economy is agriculture.
2.
solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium
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The engineers had to drill down to the bedrock to secure the bridge.
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The soil layer is very thin above the bedrock in this area.