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underpinning

 

[ หˆสŒndษ™rหŒpษชnษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

building construction

A solid foundation laid beneath a structure to support or strengthen it.

Synonyms

base, foundation, substructure

Examples of usage

  • The underpinning of the house was reinforced to prevent any further damage.
  • The underpinning of the bridge was crucial for its stability.
Context #2 | Verb

figurative

To support, strengthen, or justify something.

Synonyms

justify, strengthen, support

Examples of usage

  • The research underpinned the theory with solid evidence.
  • Her experience underpinned her argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "underpinning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fundamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grundlage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฝะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podstawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸบ็›ค (ใใฐใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fondement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ base

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ฐ˜ (giban)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกklad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกklad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸบ็ก€ (jฤซchว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ temelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grunnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะณั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒซแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sas

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ base

Etymology

The word 'underpinning' originated from the Middle English word 'underpinnen', which means 'to support from beneath'. It has been used in the context of construction and figurative support since the 14th century. The concept of underpinning has been essential in ensuring the stability and strength of structures, both physical and metaphorical.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,321, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.