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bedrock

/ˈbɛdrɒk/ noun · British & US
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What does bedrock mean?

noun

The solid unbroken foundation of rock forming the base of a mountain, hill, or cliff. A fundamental principle or concept that is not open to question or challenge.

Example

"The geologist studied the bedrock of the mountain to understand its geological history."

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