underpinning

/AH1 N D ER0 P IH0 N IH0 NG/

verb

1
To support from below with props or masonry.
“You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.”
2
To give support to; to corroborate.
“Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.”

noun

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
A basis for something.
“I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.”
3
The lower body or legs.

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