English
underpinning
Verb
  1. present participle of underpin#English|underpin
Noun

underpinning (plural underpinnings)

  1. A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
    This house's underpinning is not up to standard.
  2. (metaphorical) A basis for something.
    I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.
  3. (figurative, humorous) The lower body or legs.
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