Groundwork — synonyms, definition

1. groundwork (Noun)

adaptation base basement basis bed bedrock bottom cornerstone foot footing foundation fundament ground grounds introduction plan preamble preclusion preface prelude • • •

groundwork (Noun) — The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun, developed, calculated or explained. ex. "the whole argument rested on a groundwork of conjecture"

groundwork (Noun) — Lowest support of a structure. ex. "it was built on a groundwork of solid rock"

groundwork (Noun) — Preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation. ex. "we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago"

assumption preparation readying support supposal supposition bed meat and potatoes raft foundation construction explanation structure