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
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