Underpin: meaning, definitions and examples

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underpin

 

[ หŒสŒndษ™rหˆpษชn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

support

To underpin something means to support or strengthen it, especially by providing a solid foundation or base.

Synonyms

reinforce, strengthen, support

Examples of usage

  • The new evidence underpins the theory that was previously considered unlikely.
  • Her experience in the field underpins her credibility as an expert.
  • The company's success is underpinned by a strong commitment to customer service.
Context #2 | Verb

justify

To underpin something also means to justify or provide a basis for it.

Synonyms

justify, substantiate, validate

Examples of usage

  • This study underpins the need for further research in this area.
  • The data underpins the decision to implement new policies.
  • His argument is underpinned by solid evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "underpin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sustentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรผtzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menopang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ั€ะธะผัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podpieraฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏใˆใ‚‹ (sasaeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soutenir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sostener

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท desteklemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง€ํ•˜๋‹ค (jijihada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฏุนู… (yadaam)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podporovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podopieraลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆ’‘ (zhฤซchฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podpreti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ (mkardachera)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™klษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sostener

Word origin

The word 'underpin' originated from the Middle English word 'underpinnen,' which meant to support from beneath. The prefix 'under-' signifies below or beneath, while 'pin' comes from the Old English 'pyndan,' meaning to fasten or stick. Over time, 'underpin' has evolved to encompass both the physical act of providing support and the metaphorical sense of justifying or substantiating.

See also: pin, pinch.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,955, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.