Word: groundwork
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ground
work
Definition: The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
Morphemes:
Affix: ground
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
Affix: work
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fortification; the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)