underpinning
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/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ/
noun
R
The basic principles or facts that support an idea, theory, or argument.
The underpinning of the research was a thorough review of existing literature.
R
The process of strengthening a structure, usually a building, by adding support underneath it.
The old house required underpinning to prevent it from collapsing.
translation
The basic principles or facts that support an idea, theory, or argument.; The process of strengthening a structure, usually a building, by adding support underneath it.
Word Forms
Plural
underpinnings