ALL meanings of underpin
un·der·pin
U u - 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
- verb underpin to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure 0
- verb underpin to give corroboration, strength, or support to 0
- verb transitive underpin to support or strengthen from beneath, as with props 0
- verb transitive underpin to support or strengthen in any way; corroborate, substantiate, etc. 0