Groundwork

Preparatory work or fundamental principles.

Groundwork refers to preparatory work or essential preliminary steps undertaken before a major project, task, or undertaking. It can also describe the fundamental principles or basic ideas upon which something is based.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡraʊndwɜːk/

Etymology

It originates from the literal sense of preparing ground for building or planting.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

preliminary work foundation basics preparation

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

preparation process

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

planning research drafting

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

project task undertaking

Indexes

abstract concept process

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