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groundwork


noun
1. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained (Freq. 1)
- the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
Syn:
basis, base, foundation, fundament, cornerstone
Derivationally related forms:
found (for: foundation), basal (for: base), base (for: base)
Hypernyms:
assumption, supposition, supposal
Hyponyms:
meat and potatoes
Part Holonyms:
explanation
2. lowest support of a structure
- it was built on a base of solid rock
- he stood at the foot of the tower
Syn:
foundation, base, fundament, foot, substructure, understructure
Derivationally related forms:
basal (for: base)
Hypernyms:
support
Hyponyms:
bed, raft foundation
Part Holonyms:
structure, construction
3. preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation
- we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago
Hypernyms:
preparation, readying

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