Definitions For Underpinning

Noun

UNDERPINNING (plural UNDERPINNINGs) A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall. : {{ux, en, This house's underpinning is not up to standard.}} (metaphorical) A basis for something. : {{ux, en, I would like to know more about the underpinning of this political theory.}} (figurative, humorous) The lower body or legs.

Related terms

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Translations

French: soubassement, m

Verb

{{infl of, en, underpin, , ing-form}}

Is Underpinning a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
23

The word Underpinning is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Underpinning in a Sentence

  • The underpinnings of the theory have recently been called into question
  • The underpinnings of the bridge were seriously damaged in the collision

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