UNDERPINNING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNDERPINNING?

Need another word that means the same as “underpinning”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “underpinning” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Underpinning” are: post, rod, pillar, column, support, foundation, piling, heart, nucleus, nub, hub, kernel, marrow, meat

Underpinning as a Noun

Definitions of "Underpinning" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “underpinning” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A solid foundation laid below ground level to support or strengthen a building.
• A set of ideas, motives, or devices which justify or form the basis for something.

Synonyms of "Underpinning" as a noun (14 Words)

column	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. We walked in a column.
foundation	A woman’s undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body. Misleading accusations with no foundation.
heart	A card game similar to whist in which players attempt to avoid taking tricks containing a card of the suit of hearts. You haven t got the heart for baseball.
hub	A center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve. The kitchen was the hub of family life.
kernel	The most basic level or core of an operating system, responsible for resource allocation, file management, and security. This is the kernel of the argument.
marrow	The plant of the gourd family which produces marrows. Such men were the marrow of the organization.
meat	A meal. Cold meats.
nub	A small piece. The nub of the story.
nucleus	A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction. The nucleus of a British film producing industry.
piling	A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure. Construction workers carry out their work behind the steel pilings.
pillar	Something shaped like a pillar. A pillar of rock.
post	A goalpost. In a recent post he cautioned investors to be wary of these predictions.
rod	Any rod shaped bacterium. Concrete walls reinforced with steel rods.
support	Supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation. They developed a scheme of mutual support.

Usage Examples of "Underpinning" as a noun

• The theoretical underpinning for free-market economics.

Associations of "Underpinning" (30 Words)

aid	A person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do. Rescue party went to their aid.
assist	Act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function. The budget must have an assist from tax policies.
assistance	A person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do. The work was completed with the assistance of carpenters.
attest	Authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity. The deceased s solicitor attested that he had been about to institute divorce proceedings.
backing	(especially in popular music) the musical or vocal accompaniment to the main singer or soloist. The trio provided backing.
bolster	Prop up with a pillow or bolster. Bolster morale.
boost	Give a boost to be beneficial to. Andy boosted him up high enough to reach the keys.
certification	The act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on. A fundamental requirement for organic certification.
confirm	Administer the religious rite of confirmation to. Mr Baker s assistant telephoned to confirm his appointment with the chairman.
consolation	A person or thing providing consolation. Second place was no consolation to him.
corrigible	Capable of being corrected or set right. A corrigible defect.
corroborate	Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm. The witness had corroborated the boy s account of the attack.
elevate	Raise or lift (something) to a higher position. The exercise will naturally elevate your chest and head.
encouragement	The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. Thank you for all your support and encouragement.
endorsement	A clause in an insurance policy detailing an exemption from or change in cover. The cashier would not cash the check without an endorsement.
help	The action of helping someone to do something. She never helps around the house.
lift	Lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building. Some actresses have more than one face lift.
patronage	Granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support. The arts could no longer depend on private patronage.
patronize	Assume sponsorship of. She patronizes worthy causes.
proponent	A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea. A strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies.
refurbish	Make brighter and prettier. The premises have been completely refurbished in our corporate style.
reinforcement	Information that makes more forcible or convincing. Reinforcements set in the concrete.
solace	Give moral or emotional strength to. The soundlessness of nature impressed and solaced her.
stanchion	An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier.
substantiate	Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts. The president s trip will substantiate good relations with the former enemy country.
support	A musical part vocal or instrumental that supports or provides background for other musical parts. My main concern was to support my family.
trestle	A framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a table top.
upgrade	Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full.
validate	Make valid or confirm the validity of. He seems to need other women s attention to validate him as a man.
verify	Attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition. Please verify that the doors are closed.