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BNC: 8100 COCA: 15343

underpin

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underpin /ˌʌndɚˈpɪn/ verb
underpins; underpinned; underpinning
underpin
/ˌʌndɚˈpɪn/
verb
underpins; underpinned; underpinning
Learner's definition of UNDERPIN
[+ object]
: to strengthen or support (something) from below(从下面)支撑,支持,加固
usually used figuratively通常用作比喻

— underpinning

/ˈʌndɚˌpɪnɪŋ/ noun, plural underpinnings [count, noncount]
BNC: 8100 COCA: 15343

underpin

verb

un·​der·​pin ˌən-dər-ˈpin How to pronounce underpin (audio)
underpinned; underpinning; underpins

transitive verb

1
: support, substantiate
underpin a thesis with evidence
2
: to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of
underpin a structure
underpin a sagging building

Example Sentences

a wall underpinned by metal beams the central beliefs that underpin a free society
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Word History

First Known Use

1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of underpin was in 1522
BNC: 8100 COCA: 15343

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