Grundriss

noun

Grund·​riss

ˈgru̇nt‧ˌris

plural Grundrisse

-sə

: a comprehensive and systematic outline especially of a science

a severely technical Grundriss of the many interrelated fields

—L. M. Hollander

Word History

Etymology

German, from grund basis, foundation (from Old High German grunt ground, bottom) + riss drawing, from Old High German riz letter of the alphabet; akin to Old High German rīzan to tear, write

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