UNDERPINNING Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word underpinning. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word underpinning. (close relations)

Did you mean?
Definition of UNDERPINNING

Also try synonyms for..
underpin underpinned

Best Alternative Words for UNDERPINNING


Rank	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
1	support				verb, nounv, n
2	backbone				nounn
3	basis				noun, adjectiven, adj
4	bedrock				nounn
5	bottom				noun, adjectiven, adj
6	cornerstone				nounn
7	footing				nounn
8	foundation				nounn
9	framework				nounn
10	fulcrum				nounn
11	ground				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
12	groundwork				nounn
13	infrastructure				nounn
14	pedestal				nounn
15	platform				verb, nounv, n
16	prop				verb, nounv, n
17	rest				verb, nounv, n
18	stay				verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
19	substructure				nounn
20	corroborate				verbv

Best Hypernyms For UNDERPINNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for underpinning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

Words (17)

Phrases (1)

UNDERPINNING Synonyms

Best Alternative Words for UNDERPINNING

Best Hypernyms For UNDERPINNING

Alternatives for SUPPORT