underpinning
US /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn.ɪŋ/
1.
alicerce, base, fundamento
a set of ideas, figures, or structures that provides a base or foundation for something
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The theory's main underpinning is based on extensive research.
O principal alicerce da teoria é baseado em extensa pesquisa.
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Strong ethical principles form the underpinning of their business.
Princípios éticos fortes formam o alicerce de seus negócios.