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Underpinning

usgb/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/Volume
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Idea Support

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

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Ethical considerations are the underpinning of our company's policies.
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Abstract Foundation

Underpinning can refer to abstract concepts such as values, principles, or theories.

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Democracy is the underpinning of our society's structure.
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Academic Usage

In academic contexts, underpinning often describes foundational research or theories.

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Quantum mechanics is the underpinning of modern physics theories.
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