Definitions for underpinningˈʌn dərˌpɪn ɪŋ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
un•der•pin•ningˈʌn dərˌpɪn ɪŋ(n.)
a system of supports beneath a wall or the like.
Often, underpinnings. a foundation or basis:
to strengthen the underpinnings of a friendship.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of underpinning:
1480–90
Wiktionary
underpinning(Noun)
A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall or a metaphorical basis for something.
Webster Dictionary
Underpinning(u)
of Underpin
Underpinning(noun)
the act of one who underpins; the act of supporting by stones, masonry, or the like
Underpinning(noun)
that by which a building is underpinned; the material and construction used for support, introduced beneath a wall already constructed
Underpinning(noun)
the foundation, esp. of a frame house
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