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/ˈɡraʊnd.wərk/ · ground·work
noun
- The foundation or basic parts that support or allow for the rest The discovery of the laws of electricity laid the groundwork for a century of innovation.
Did you know? The word 'groundwork' has been used in various contexts, including construction, science, and even literature, to describe the preliminary work or foundation that allows for further development or innovation. For example, in his book 'The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals', philosopher Immanuel Kant laid the groundwork for his moral philosophy.