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Definition of Groundwork
1. Noun. The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained. "The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
Exact synonyms: Base, Basis, Cornerstone, Foundation, Fundament
Group relationships: Explanation
Specialized synonyms: Meat And Potatoes
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Supposal, Supposition
Derivative terms: Basal, Base, Found
Group relationships: Explanation
Specialized synonyms: Meat And Potatoes
Generic synonyms: Assumption, Supposal, Supposition
Derivative terms: Basal, Base, Found
2. Noun. Lowest support of a structure. "He stood at the foot of the tower"
Exact synonyms: Base, Foot, Foundation, Fundament, Substructure, Understructure
Specialized synonyms: Bed, Raft Foundation
Group relationships: Construction, Structure
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Basal
Specialized synonyms: Bed, Raft Foundation
Group relationships: Construction, Structure
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Basal
3. Noun. Preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation. "We are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago"
Definition of Groundwork
1. n. That which forms the foundation or support of anything; the basis; the essential or fundamental part; first principle.
Definition of Groundwork
1. Noun. The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Groundwork
1. [n -S]
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