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Underpinning

usgb/ˌʌndərˈpɪnɪŋ/Volume
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Underpinning means the essential support that makes an idea strong and believable. SlideEthical considerations are the underpinning of our company's policies.
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Underpinning can refer to abstract concepts such as values, principles, or theories. SlideDemocracy is the underpinning of our society's structure.
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In academic contexts, underpinning often describes foundational research or theories. SlideQuantum mechanics is the underpinning of modern physics theories.