well-founded

adjective

well-found·​ed ˈwel-ˈfau̇n-dəd How to pronounce well-founded (audio)
: based on excellent reasoning, information, judgment, or grounds

Examples of well-founded in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-founded was in 1608

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“Well-founded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-founded. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

well-founded

adjective
well-found·​ed
-ˈfau̇n-dəd
: based on good reasons
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