underpin

un·der·pin

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-der-pin]
- /ˌʌn dərˈpɪn/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der-pin]
- /ˌʌn dərˈpɪn/

Definitions of underpin word

verb with object underpin to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation. 1
verb with object underpin to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like). 1
verb with object underpin to furnish a foundation for; corroborate: The author's conclusions are underpinned by references to experimental findings. 1
transitive verb underpin physically: support 1
transitive verb underpin argument: support 1
verb underpin If one thing underpins another, it helps the other thing to continue or succeed by supporting and strengthening it. 0

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Origin of underpin

First appearance:

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

First recorded in 1515-25; under- + pin

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Parts of speech for Underpin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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underpin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for underpin

verb underpin

circumstantiate — to support by giving particulars
confirm — If something confirms what you believe, suspect, or fear, it shows that it is definitely true.
double-check — a simultaneous check by two pieces in which the moving of one piece to give check also results in discovering a check by another piece.
give the go-ahead — authorize sb to do sth

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