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Underpinning

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Underpinning"

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Word	Definition
cornerstonenoun	(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
shoringnoun	Temporary bracing used to prevent something, such as a tunnel, trench, or wall, from collapse.
pillarnoun	(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
pivotnoun	(figuratively, by extension) Something or someone having a paramount significance in a certain situation.
underlyingnoun	basic or fundamental
stayingnoun	A stay or visit.
bedrocknoun	(figurative) A basis or foundation.
basenoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
groundworknoun	The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
behindnoun	At or in the rear or back part of something.
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
foundationnoun	That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
strengtheningnoun	The process by which something is strengthened.
underliningnoun	An act or instance of marking text with an underline.
basedverb	Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
supportnoun	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
backingnoun	Support, especially financial.
sustenancenoun	Something that provides support or nourishment.
elementnoun	(chemistry) Any one of the types of atom distinguished by having a certain number of protons in its nucleus.
supportingnoun	That supports.