
Underpinning
Idea Support
Underpinning means the essential support that makes an idea strong and believable.

Ethical considerations are the underpinning of our company's policies.
Abstract Foundation
Underpinning can refer to abstract concepts such as values, principles, or theories.

Democracy is the underpinning of our society's structure.
Academic Usage
In academic contexts, underpinning often describes foundational research or theories.

Quantum mechanics is the underpinning of modern physics theories.
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BaseBedrockCornerstoneFootFoundationFrameworkGroundworkInfrastructureSubstructureSupport
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