underpinning
Verb
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Verb
- present participle of underpin#English|underpin
underpinning (plural underpinnings)
- A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
- This house's underpinning is not up to standard.
- (metaphorical) A basis for something.
- I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.
- (figurative, humorous) The lower body or legs.
- French: soubassement
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