Underpinned: meaning, definitions and examples

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underpinned

 

[ หŒสŒndษ™rหˆpษชnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

supporting structure

Underpinned is the past tense of underpin, which means to support, justify, or form the basis for something. This term is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, referring to how something is reinforced or sustained.

Synonyms

reinforced, substantiated, supported.

Examples of usage

  • The theories were underpinned by extensive research.
  • The building was underpinned to prevent collapse.
  • Her argument was underpinned by strong evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "underpinned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sustentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterstรผtzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ didukung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspierany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏใˆใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soutenu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sostenido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท desteklenen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง€๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุนูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podpoล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podporovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆ’‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podprt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ studdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dstษ™klษ™nษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sostenido

Etymology

The word 'underpin' dates back to the late 19th century, originating from a combination of the prefix 'under-' meaning below and the Old English word 'pin', which implied a support or a peg. The original use referred to the physical act of providing a foundation or support under a structure, such as a building. As the language evolved, the term gained more metaphorical usage, where it began to encompass ideas of support in logical or theoretical contexts. Today, it is commonly used in both construction to describe physical strengthening measures and in academic or intellectual discussions to signify the foundational principles underlying concepts, theories, or propositions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,872, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.