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underpinned
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪnd/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪnd/
Translations
underpinned
Past Simple
underpinned
Past Simple
underpinned
Past Participle
underpinning
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/
US
/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
Definitions
The engineers had to underpin the building to prevent it from collapsing.
The theory of evolution underpins much of modern biology.