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underpinnings

un·der·pin·ning
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-der-pin-ing]
    • /ˈʌn dərˌpɪn ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-der-pin-ing]
    • /ˈʌn dərˌpɪn ɪŋ/

Definitions of underpinnings word

  • noun underpinnings a system of supports beneath a wall or the like. 1
  • noun underpinnings Often, underpinnings. a foundation or basis: to uncover the emotional underpinnings of an illness. 1
  • noun underpinnings underpinnings, Informal. underwear, especially women's underwear. the legs. 1
  • noun plural underpinnings any supporting structure or system 0
See all 4 definitions of underpinnings

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Origin of underpinnings

First appearance:

before 1480
One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1480-90; under + pin + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Underpinnings

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Underpinnings

underpinnings popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

underpinnings usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for underpinnings

noun underpinnings

All 13 Synonyms of underpinnings

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