Bedrock — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈbed-ˌräk/ bed·rock

Meaning & Definition of Bedrock

Bedrock (noun)

  1. the solid rock underlying unconsolidated surface materials (such as soil)
  2. lowest point
  3. basis

Bedrock (adjective)

  1. solidly fundamental, basic, or reliable

Bedrock (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an immaterial thing upon which something else rests

    "my religious faith is the bedrock of my life"

    similar: base, basis, bottom, cornerstone, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, root, underpinning, warp, warp and woof
    related: anchorage, bed, brace, bulwark, buttress, framework, infrastructure, mount, prop, shore, stay, substratum, substructure, support, assumption, justification, premise, presumption, presupposition, rationale, supposition, theory, thesis, warrant, backbone, center, core, eye, focus, heart, hub, kernel, nucleus, seat, essence, quintessence, soul, touchstone

  2. the lowest point or level

    "knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies"

    similar: bottom, depth, nadir, rock bottom, zero
    related: abyss, armpit, pit
    opposite: acme, apex, climax, crown, culmination, head, height, high-water mark, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    near: bloom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, crescendo, high, cap, ceiling, crest, roof

Bedrock (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in strong, firm

    similar: firm, sound, strong, infallible, unerring, effective, telling, honest, sincere, single-minded, attested, authenticated, confirmed, proven, valid, validated, verified, constant, devoted, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch, steadfast, true-blue, blameless, faultless, guiltless, impeccable, inerrant, irreproachable, unimpeachable, unquestionable, calculable, dependable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty
    opposite: dodgy (chiefly British), uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy, disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, untrue, deceitful, dishonest, lying, mendacious, untruthful, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, fishy, problematic, questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, unsound, hazardous, risky, unconfirmed, untried

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bedrock

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bedrock:

base, basis, bottom, cornerstone, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, root, underpinning, warp, warp and woof, depth, nadir, rock bottom, zero, firm, sound, strong, infallible, unerring, effective, telling, honest, sincere, single-minded, attested, authenticated, confirmed, proven, valid, validated, verified, constant, devoted, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bedrock

Words with the opposite meaning of Bedrock:

acme, apex, climax, crown, culmination, head, height, high-water mark, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, dodgy, uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy, disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous

Related Words for Bedrock

anchorage, bed, brace, bulwark, buttress, framework, infrastructure, mount, prop, shore, stay, substratum, substructure, support, assumption, justification, premise, presumption, presupposition, rationale, supposition, theory, thesis, warrant, backbone, center, core, eye, focus, heart

Near Antonyms of Bedrock

bloom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, crescendo, high, cap, ceiling, crest, roof

Origin & Etymology of Bedrock

First known use: 1839

Frequently Asked Questions about Bedrock

What does "Bedrock" mean?

"Bedrock" means the solid rock underlying unconsolidated surface materials (such as soil). As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the solid rock underlying unconsolidated surface materials (such as soil). It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bedrock"?

Other words for "Bedrock" include base, basis, bottom, cornerstone, footing, foundation, ground and groundwork. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bedrock" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bedrock"?

There are 107 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bedrock". Common alternatives include base, basis, bottom, cornerstone, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone and root.

What is the opposite of "Bedrock"?

Antonyms of "Bedrock" include acme, apex, climax, crown, culmination, head, height and high-water mark. Near antonyms include bloom, flood tide, flower and glory.

How do you use "Bedrock" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bedrock" in a sentence: "my religious faith is the bedrock of my life"; "knew that his acting career was at bedrock when all he could get were bit parts in campy horror movies".

Is "Bedrock" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bedrock" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bedrock"?

"Bedrock" is pronounced /ˈbed-ˌräk/ and divided into syllables as bed·rock.

What is the origin of the word "Bedrock"?

First known use: 1839.