UNDERPINNING — Definition of UNDERPINNING
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.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/underpin
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