underpinned

Meanings

• Verb

  To provide a firm foundation or support for.

• Verb

  To insure or guarantee (a financial investment) against loss.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with underpinned
pinned , winned , binned

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Variants

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underpin , underpinned , underpinning , underpins

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'unterpiner' meaning 'to prop up'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that underpinning is a common technique used in construction to prevent the collapse of old buildings?

2. Underpinning is also used in finance to reduce risk and secure investments.

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Related Concepts

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1. support: Related concept: Providing structural or emotional stability.

2. foundation: Related concept: The base upon which something is built.

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Culture

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In literature, 'underpinned' is used metaphorically to describe the foundation or support of an idea or argument. In art, it can be used to describe the structural support of a sculpture or building.

How to Memorize "underpinned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a building being constructed with a strong foundation that is 'underpinned'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'underpinned' with the idea of a strong foundation or support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Under Pin' to remember the meaning: 'Under' meaning beneath, and 'Pin' meaning to secure or support.

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