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BNC: 23590 COCA: 14316

— underpinning

/ˈʌndɚˌpɪnɪŋ/ noun, plural underpinnings [count, noncount]
BNC: 23590 COCA: 14316

underpinning

noun

un·​der·​pin·​ning ˈən-dər-ˌpi-niŋ How to pronounce underpinning (audio)
1
: the material and construction (such as a foundation) used for support of a structure
2
: something that serves as a foundation : basis, support
often used in plural
the philosophical underpinnings of educational methods
3
: underwear
usually used in plural
4
: a person's legs
usually used in plural

Example Sentences

the underpinnings of the theory have recently been called into question the underpinnings of the bridge were seriously damaged in the collision
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of underpinning was in the 15th century
BNC: 23590 COCA: 14316

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