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underpinnings
noun
(un-der-pin-ning)
the material and construction (such as a foundation) used for support of a structure
underpinnings
noun
(un-der-pin-ning)
something that serves as a foundation : basis, support —often used in plural
underpinnings
noun
(un-der-pin-ning)
underwear —usually used in plural
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