underpinning — a solid foundation laid below ground level to support or strengthen a building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a solid foundation laid below ground level to support or strengthen a building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndərˌpɪnɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 건물을 지지하거나 강화하기 위해 지면 아래에 놓인 견고한 기초
Korean pronunciation: **언**더피닝
Example Sentences
- The professor's research provided the scientific underpinning for the new medical treatment.
- My diet plan lacks proper underpinning - it's basically just 'eat less pizza'.
- The underpinning of democracy is citizen participation in voting.
underpinning
NOUN//ˈʌndərˌpɪnɪŋ//
a solid foundation laid below ground level to support or strengthen a building
Workers install concrete underpinning beneath the old house foundation
Under the house, pinning for solid foundation support!
Strong underpinning from the beginning leads to winning!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'underpin' (to support from below), which combines the prefix 'under-' (below) with 'pin' (to fasten or support). The term emerged in Middle English as a practical architectural concept.
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📝Examples
“The professor's research provided the scientific underpinning for the new medical treatment.”
“My diet plan lacks proper underpinning - it's basically just 'eat less pizza'.”
“The underpinning of democracy is citizen participation in voting.”
“His confidence has no real underpinning - he just watched one YouTube video about cooking.”
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