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underpinning
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/
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underpinning
noun
underpinnings
pl
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/
подпорка
The underpinning was necessary to support the old bridge.
Подпорка была необходима для поддержки старого моста.
основа
The underpinning of the theory is solid evidence.
Основа теории — это надежные доказательства.
фундамент
The underpinning of the building was reinforced to prevent collapse.
Фундамент здания был укреплён, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.
Additional translations
опора
поддержка
Synonyms
bedrock
infrastructure
cornerstone
foundation
basis
support
substructure
groundwork
underpinning
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is currently providing structural or conceptual support.
Synonyms
substantiating
propping up
bolstering
reinforcing
buttressing
structural
grounding
fundamental
foundational
supportive
supporting
underpin
verb
underpinning
Gerund
underpinned
Past Simple
underpinned
Past Participle
underpinning
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈpɪn/
US
/ˌʌndərˈpɪn/
укреплять
They had to underpin the building to prevent it from collapsing.
Им пришлось укреплять здание, чтобы предотвратить его обрушение.
поддерживать
The theory is underpinned by extensive research.
Теория поддерживается обширными исследованиями.
подкреплять
The argument is underpinned by solid evidence.
Аргумент подкрепляется вескими доказательствами.
Additional translations
подпирать
Synonyms
bolster
reinforce
strengthen
sustain
prop up
validate
confirm
support
Definitions
underpinning
noun
A solid foundation laid below ground level to support or strengthen a building.
The underpinning of the old house was reinforced to prevent it from collapsing.
A set of ideas, motives, or devices that justify or form the basis for something.
The philosophical underpinning of his argument was rooted in existentialism.
The act or process of strengthening or supporting a structure from beneath.
Specialists were hired for the underpinning of the bridge’s central pier.
underpinning
gerund / present participle
Providing or serving as support or a basis for something.
The team developed an underpinning strategy to ensure long-term growth.
underpin
verb
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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