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Underpin vs Foundational - What's the difference?

underpin | foundational |

As a verb underpin

is to support from below with props or masonry.

As an adjective foundational is

of, or relating to a foundation or foundations.

underpin

English

Verb

(underpinn)
  • To support from below with props or masonry.
  • You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
  • (figuratively) To give support to; to corroborate.
  • Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

    foundational

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • of, or relating to a foundation or foundations
  • fundamental or underlying
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