Underpinning
noun
A basis or a foundation supporting an idea or argument.
The underpinning of his theory is solid research and empirical evidence
Often appears as...
- fundamental underpinning
- theoretical underpinning
noun
The material or support on which something stands or rests.
The underpinning of the old house was made of solid stone to bear its weight
Often appears as...
- building underpinning
- structural underpinning
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Technical
verb
To strengthen or support something from below.
The construction workers underpinned the wall to prevent it from collapsing
Often appears as...
- underpinning a structure
- underpinning a building
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Technical
verb
To provide evidence or support for an idea, argument or theory.
Her arguments are underpinned by extensive research
Often appears as...
- underpinning a theory
- underpinning an argument
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Academic
noun
A basis or a foundation supporting an idea or argument.
The underpinning of his theory is solid research and empirical evidence
Often appears as...
- fundamental underpinning
- theoretical underpinning
noun
The material or support on which something stands or rests.
The underpinning of the old house was made of solid stone to bear its weight
Often appears as...
- building underpinning
- structural underpinning
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To strengthen or support something from below.
The construction workers underpinned the wall to prevent it from collapsing
Often appears as...
- underpinning a structure
- underpinning a building
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To provide evidence or support for an idea, argument or theory.
Her arguments are underpinned by extensive research
Often appears as...
- underpinning a theory
- underpinning an argument
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Idea Support
Underpinning means the essential support that makes an idea strong and believable.
Ethical considerations are the underpinning of our company's policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Foundation
Underpinning can refer to abstract concepts such as values, principles, or theories.
Democracy is the underpinning of our society's structure.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Usage
In academic contexts, underpinning often describes foundational research or theories.
Quantum mechanics is the underpinning of modern physics theories.
Pro Tip 1/3Idea Support
Underpinning means the essential support that makes an idea strong and believable.
Ethical considerations are the underpinning of our company's policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Foundation
Underpinning can refer to abstract concepts such as values, principles, or theories.
Democracy is the underpinning of our society's structure.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Usage
In academic contexts, underpinning often describes foundational research or theories.
Quantum mechanics is the underpinning of modern physics theories.
Pro Tip 1/3Idea Support
Underpinning means the essential support that makes an idea strong and believable.
Ethical considerations are the underpinning of our company's policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Abstract Foundation
Underpinning can refer to abstract concepts such as values, principles, or theories.
Democracy is the underpinning of our society's structure.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Usage
In academic contexts, underpinning often describes foundational research or theories.
Quantum mechanics is the underpinning of modern physics theories.
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recover phenomenally quickly with protection like this tropical octopus that grows at exponential rates octopus gleaned on coral reefs here in Madagascar are exported all the way to Europe one species underpinning an
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Rev. Tom Honey: How...
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James Rhee: The value of...
driving real goodwill. The business plan fundamentally had three concentric spirals underpinning it. So picture this. So first, we had the courage
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Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
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The Global Partnership...
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Didier Sornette: How we...
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Nowruz and the Night Sky...
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Rev. Tom Honey: How...
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Overview PIPE Exploring...
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James Rhee: The value of...
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John Lewis
American Politician
Without our faith, we wouldn't have been able to succeed. On many occasions, before we'd go out on a sit-in, before we went on the freedom ride, before we marched from Selma to Montgomery, we would sing a song or say a prayer. Without our faith, without the spirit and spiritual bearings and underpinning, we would not have been so successful.
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Michael O'Rielly
American Public Servant
Human rights are standards of behavior that are inherent in every human being. They are the core principles underpinning human interaction in society. These include liberty, due process or justice, and freedom of religious beliefs. I find little sympathy with efforts to try to equate Internet access with these higher, fundamental concepts.
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Dave Brubeck
American Musician
Jazz isn't dead yet. It's the underpinning of everything in this country. Whether it's a Broadway show, or fusion, or right on through classical music, if it's coming out of the U.S., it's not going to survive unless it's got some jazz influence.
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Ruby Dee
American Actress
I respect the fact that a director has studied the text and the road map of work before us, the subtleties, interconnections, underpinnings... His job is to paint the entire picture and knows all the colors that have to be in it.
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Andrew Solomon
Writer
It's important to say that depression has biological underpinnings, and that while medications do not seem to create irreversible changes in the brain, repeated depressive episodes do.
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Robert Redford
American Actor
When I go for a project, I wonder what underpinning a project will have that's going to give the audience some emotional access to it.
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Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I wanted to explore the values that are at work, underpinning my life.
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Kari Skogland
The MCU, by definition, has quite a politically charged underpinning.
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Andrea Leadsom
British Politician
Economic success is the vital underpinning of every happy nation.
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Ronald D. Moore
American Producer
Romance classically has tragic underpinnings to it.
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John Lewis
American Politician
Without our faith, we wouldn't have been able to succeed. On many occasions, before we'd go out on a sit-in, before we went on the freedom ride, before we marched from Selma to Montgomery, we would sing a song or say a prayer. Without our faith, without the spirit and spiritual bearings and underpinning, we would not have been so successful.
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Michael O'Rielly
American Public Servant
Human rights are standards of behavior that are inherent in every human being. They are the core principles underpinning human interaction in society. These include liberty, due process or justice, and freedom of religious beliefs. I find little sympathy with efforts to try to equate Internet access with these higher, fundamental concepts.
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Dave Brubeck
American Musician
Jazz isn't dead yet. It's the underpinning of everything in this country. Whether it's a Broadway show, or fusion, or right on through classical music, if it's coming out of the U.S., it's not going to survive unless it's got some jazz influence.
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Ruby Dee
American Actress
I respect the fact that a director has studied the text and the road map of work before us, the subtleties, interconnections, underpinnings... His job is to paint the entire picture and knows all the colors that have to be in it.
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Andrew Solomon
Writer
It's important to say that depression has biological underpinnings, and that while medications do not seem to create irreversible changes in the brain, repeated depressive episodes do.
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Robert Redford
American Actor
When I go for a project, I wonder what underpinning a project will have that's going to give the audience some emotional access to it.
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Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I wanted to explore the values that are at work, underpinning my life.
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Kari Skogland
The MCU, by definition, has quite a politically charged underpinning.
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Andrea Leadsom
British Politician
Economic success is the vital underpinning of every happy nation.
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Ronald D. Moore
American Producer
Romance classically has tragic underpinnings to it.
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