1. the solid rock that lies beneath loose deposits of soil or other material
Usage: geology
2. the fundamental principles or facts that something is based on
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The construction crew had to drill through several feet of soil before reaching the bedrocks.
• Geologists studied the exposed bedrocks to understand the area’s formation.
• The bedrocks of democracy include free speech and fair elections.
• These moral principles are the bedrocks of our society.
• The company’s success rests on the bedrocks of quality and customer service.
• Scientists examined the ancient bedrocks for fossil evidence.
• Trust and communication are the bedrocks of any strong relationship.