Underpinning: meaning, definitions and examples
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underpinning
[ หสndษrหpษชnษชล ]
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.
figurative
To support, strengthen, or justify something.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น fundamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคงเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Grundlage
๐ฎ๐ฉ dasar
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะฝะพะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ podstawa
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบ็ค (ใใฐใ)
๐ซ๐ท fondement
๐ช๐ธ base
๐น๐ท temel
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ๋ฐ (giban)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุณุงุณ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกklad
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกklad
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ็ก (jฤซchว)
๐ธ๐ฎ temelj
๐ฎ๐ธ grunnur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตะณัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแซแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษsas
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 19318 compressible
- 19319 councillor
- 19320 tarsus
- 19321 underpinning
- 19322 implore
- 19323 impermeable
- 19324 lawlessness
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