underpinning

Plural: underpinnings

Verb

• support from beneath
• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
• present participle and gerund of underpin

Noun

• A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.
• A basis for something.
• The lower body or legs.

Examples

• "I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory."
• "This house's underpinning is not up to standard."

Synonyms

bear out, corroborate, support, underpin

Related Words

underlying