Added 9 October 2026
groundwork
/ˈɡɹaʊndˌwɜːɹk/ noun
In Latin: principium Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about groundwork at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
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Lowest support of a structure.
it was built on a base of solid rock
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Preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation.
we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago