bedrock meaning

UK US /ˈbɛdrɑk/ 2 syllables

bedrock (noun): solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil.

bedrock has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

bedrock as a noun

  1. solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil

    Type of: rock

  2. principles from which other truths can be derived
    • first you must learn the fundamentals
    • let's get down to basics

    Synonyms: fundamentals, basics, fundamental principle, basic principle

    Type of: principle

    Kinds: rudiments

How to pronounce bedrock

bedrock is pronounced /ˈbɛdrɑk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in CK · 7-letter words

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