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English noun: groundwork

1. groundwork (cognition) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained


SamplesThe whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture.


Synonymsbase, basis, cornerstone, foundation, fundament


Broader (hypernym)assumption, supposal, supposition


Narrower (hyponym)meat and potatoes


Part meronymexplanation

2. groundwork (artifact) lowest support of a structure


SamplesIt was built on a base of solid rock.
He stood at the foot of the tower.


Synonymsbase, foot, foundation, fundament, substructure, understructure


Broader (hypernym)support


Narrower (hyponym)bed, raft foundation


Part meronymconstruction, structure

3. groundwork (act) preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation


SamplesWe are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago.


Broader (hypernym)preparation, readying









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