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   un·der·pin·ning

   /ˈəndərˌpiniNG/

   noun

   • 1. a solid foundation laid below ground level to support or strengthen a building.
   • ▪ a set of ideas, motives, or devices that justify or form the basis for something: "the theoretical underpinning for free-market economics"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNDERPINNING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Underpinning is a noun that means support, strength, or the basic structure of something. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as architecture, philosophy, or business, with examples and translations.

   • Underpin

     to give support, strength, or a basic structure to...

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   Dec 4, 2015 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word underpinning, such as the foundation of a structure, the basis of a theory, or the underwear of a person. See synonyms, examples, and word history of underpinning.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNDERPIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Underpin means to give support, strength, or a basic structure to something. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as architecture, business, or politics, with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › underpinUnderpin Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of underpin, a verb that means to support, substantiate, or strengthen something. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for underpin.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › underpinningUNDERPINNING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Underpinning definition: a system of supports beneath a wall or the like.. See examples of UNDERPINNING used in a sentence.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › underpinUnderpin - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To underpin is to justify or support the ideas behind something, the way your extensive research underpins your self-published book on ice cream trucks in the United States. Whenever you substantiate someone's claims, theories, or stories, you underpin them.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › underpinUNDERPIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Underpin definition: to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.. See examples of UNDERPIN used in a sentence.