Bedrock

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛdrɑk/

Definitions of bedrock

noun the fundamental principles on which something is based

Example Sentences

A1 The house was built on solid bedrock.

A2 The geologist studied the layers of bedrock in the area.

B1 The bedrock of their friendship was trust and loyalty.

B2 The company's success was built on the bedrock of innovation and hard work.

C1 The bedrock of his argument was based on scientific evidence and research.

C2 The bedrock of her beliefs was unshakable, despite the challenges she faced.

Examples of bedrock in a Sentence

formal The bedrock of this theory is based on empirical evidence.

informal The bedrock of our friendship is trust and loyalty.

slang She's been my rock, my bedrock through everything.

figurative Honesty and integrity are the bedrock of a strong character.

Grammatical Forms of bedrock

• plural: bedrocks
• comparative: more bedrock
• superlative: most bedrock
• present tense: bedrock
• future tense: will bedrock
• perfect tense: has bedrocked
• continuous tense: is bedrocking
• singular: bedrock
• positive degree: bedrock
• infinitive: to bedrock
• gerund: bedrocking
• participle: bedrocked

Origin and Evolution of bedrock

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bedrock' originated from Middle English, where 'bed' referred to a layer of rock or earth, and 'rock' meant solid mineral material.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bedrock' has come to represent the solid foundation or basis of something, both literally and metaphorically.