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underpinned

UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪnd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪnd/

Translations

underpinverb

underpinned

Past Simple

underpinned
Past Simple
underpinned
Past Participle
underpinning
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪn/
fonderAu sens abstrait: servir de base ou de fondement à quelque chose.
The theory of evolution underpins much of modern biology.
La théorie de l’évolution fonde une grande partie de la biologie moderne.
étayerSurtout au sens concret de soutenir ou renforcer par le dessous; emploi courant en construction.
The engineers had to underpin the building to prevent it from collapsing.
Les ingénieurs ont dû étayer l’immeuble pour l’empêcher de s’effondrer.
Additional translations
sous-tendreAu sens abstrait, plus littéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
sustain
bolster
reinforce
strengthen
prop up
validate
confirm
support

Definitions

underpinverb
To support or strengthen from beneath.
The engineers had to underpin the building to prevent it from collapsing.
To form the basis or foundation of.
The theory of evolution underpins much of modern biology.
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