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underpinning
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/
underpinnings
pl
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/
Translations
The underpinning was necessary to support the old bridge.
Подпорка была необходима для поддержки старого моста.
The underpinning of the theory is solid evidence.
Основа теории — это надежные доказательства.
The underpinning of the building was reinforced to prevent collapse.
Фундамент здания был укреплён, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.
Additional translations
Definitions
The underpinning of the old house was reinforced to prevent it from collapsing.
The philosophical underpinning of his argument was rooted in existentialism.
Specialists were hired for the underpinning of the bridge’s central pier.
UK
/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is currently providing structural or conceptual support.
Definitions
The team developed an underpinning strategy to ensure long-term growth.
underpinning
ing-form
underpinned
Past Simple
underpinned
Past Participle
underpinning
ing-form
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪn/
Translations
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.