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A foundation or basis for something

A structure that supports or underpins something else

The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions

Theory of the universe

An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system

Present participle for to provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis

Present participle for to serve as a basis for

Present participle for to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factuality of

Present participle for to strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position

Present participle for to encourage (a behavior, feeling, relationship or idea) through repeated stimulus

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Noun

A foundation or basis for something

main ingredient

fundamental principle

fundamental point

principal element

principal constituent

point of departure

chief ingredient

meat and potatoes

guiding principle

first principle

central component

foundation stone

solid foundation

sum and substance

heart of the matter

main ingredients

basic principles

name of the game

bread and butter

first principles

chief constituent

intuitive approach

simple approach

crux of the matter

defining characteristic

essential element

essential feature

organization^US

indispensable content

what it's all about

organisation^UK

most important part

fundamental nature

personification

exemplification

intrinsic nature

fundamental quality

basic characteristic

primary element

centre of attention^UK

center of attention^US

be-all and end-all

animating spirit

important point

general picture

nature of the beast

formularization

shot in the dark

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“The economic underpinning of ancient Mexican society.”

Noun

A structure that supports or underpins something else

flying buttress

upright support

boundary marker

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Noun

The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions

rationalisation^UK

rationalization^US

rationalising^UK

rationalizing^US

thought process

line of thought

train of thought

logical thought

chain of reasoning

line of reasoning

process of reasoning

whys and wherefores

why and wherefore

chief ingredient

principal element

abstract thought

course of thought

antithesis and synthesis

problem solving

deductive reasoning

school of thought

critical thinking

supporting evidence

systematic thought

sound judgement

syllogistic reasoning

chain of thought

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Noun

Theory of the universe

Noun

Building up

Noun

An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system

organisation^UK

organization^US

basic structure

interrelation of parts

systematization^US

systematisation^UK

instrumentality

interconnected system

interconnected structure

standardization^US

interconnection

standardisation^UK

physical structure

vital statistics

frame of reference

structural tissue

circumscription

complex arrangement

physical arrangement

way things work

physical development

physical make-up

reference frame

universe of discourse

reference system

coordinate system

characteristics

outward appearance

chain of command

means of expression

geometric design

decorative design

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Verb

Present participle for to provide with a sound or secure foundation or basis

giving support to

making stronger

adding force to

bearing up under

keeping from falling

giving a boost to

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“He said the partnership process must underpin competitiveness as the core element of any possible new agreement.”

Verb

Present participle for to serve as a basis for

“There were laws upon laws, endeavors to underpin the framework of a decaying society.”

Verb

Present participle for to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factuality of

Verb

Present participle for to strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position

Verb

Present participle for to encourage (a behavior, feeling, relationship or idea) through repeated stimulus

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