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groundwork in Latin

groundwork in Latin is principium — groundwork means the basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.

groundwork in Latin

principium
noun
The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.

What does "groundwork" mean?

  1. noun The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.
    "She spent months laying the groundwork for the merger before announcing it publicly."
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groundwork in a sentence

  • She spent months laying the groundwork for the merger before announcing it publicly.
  • The early research laid the groundwork for later breakthroughs in the field.

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What is "groundwork" in Latin?

"groundwork" in Latin is principium. groundwork means: The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.

How do you use "groundwork" in a sentence?

Example: "She spent months laying the groundwork for the merger before announcing it publicly." In Latin, "groundwork" is principium.

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