BEDROCK


Meaning of BEDROCK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bedrɒk ]

1.

The bedrock of something is the principles, ideas, or facts on which it is based.

Mutual trust is the bedrock of a relationship...

...the bedrock principles of British democratic socialism.

= foundation

N-SING

2.

Bedrock is the solid rock in the ground which supports all the soil above it.

N-UNCOUNT

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