1
: the solid rock underlying unconsolidated surface materials (such as soil)
2
a
: lowest point
b
: basis
: solidly fundamental, basic, or reliable
traditional bedrock values
a bedrock constituency
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Examples of bedrock in a Sentence
Noun
They dug down for 10 feet before they hit bedrock.
His religious beliefs are the bedrock on which his life is based.
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Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Matthew Guido, STAT, 22 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Studies show that a strong foundation of primary care yields better outcomes and equity, serving as the bedrock for addressing social drivers of health and managing complex patient care.
—Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Matthew Guido, STAT, 22 Apr. 2024
Reproductive rights is a bedrock culture wars issues that continues to be front and center for people across the country.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Bedrock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedrock. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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