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well–founded
adjective well–found·ed \-ˈfau̇n-dəd\
: based on good reasoning, information, or judgment
Full Definition of WELL-FOUNDED
: based on excellent reasoning, information, judgment, or grounds
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First Known Use of WELL-FOUNDED
14th century
Related to WELL-FOUNDED
- Synonyms
- analytic (or analytical), coherent, consequent, good, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded
- Antonyms
- illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak
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