underpinning
verb
- 1
To support from below with props or masonry.
“You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.”
- 2
To give support to; to corroborate.
“Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.”
noun
- 1
A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
“This house's underpinning is not up to standard.”
- 2
A basis for something.
“I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.”
- 3
The lower body or legs.
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