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underpin

/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/

/ˌʌndərˈpɪn/

Translations

underpinverb

underpinned

Past Simple

underpinned

Past Participle

underpinning

Gerund

/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/

/ˌʌndərˈpɪn/

They had to underpin the building to prevent it from collapsing.

Им пришлось укреплять здание, чтобы предотвратить его обрушение.

The theory is underpinned by extensive research.

Теория поддерживается обширными исследованиями.

The argument is underpinned by solid evidence.

Аргумент подкрепляется вескими доказательствами.

Additional translations

Synonyms

prop up

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.