underpinned

un·der·pin

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Definitions of underpinned word

verb with object underpinned to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation. 1
verb with object underpinned to replace or strengthen the foundation of (a building or the like). 1
verb with object underpinned to furnish a foundation for; corroborate: The author's conclusions are underpinned by references to experimental findings. 1

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

First recorded in 1515-25; under- + pin

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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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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