underpinning
[ uhn-der-pin-ing ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌpɪn ɪŋ /
noun
a system of supports beneath a wall or the like.
Often underpinnings.
a foundation or basis: to uncover the emotional underpinnings of an illness.
underpinnings, Informal.
- underwear, especially women's underwear.
- the legs.
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Definition for underpinning (2 of 2)
underpin
[ uhn-der-pin ]
/ ˌʌn dərˈpɪn /
verb (used with object), un·der·pinned, un·der·pin·ning.
to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.
to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like).
to furnish a foundation for; corroborate: The author's conclusions are underpinned by references to experimental findings.
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British Dictionary definitions for underpinning (1 of 2)
underpinning
/ (ˈʌndəˌpɪnɪŋ) /
noun
a structure of masonry, concrete, etc, placed beneath a wall to provide support
British Dictionary definitions for underpinning (2 of 2)
underpin
/ (ˌʌndəˈpɪn) /
verb -pins, -pinning or -pinned (tr)
to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure
to underpin a wall
to give corroboration, strength, or support to