underpinnings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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He charms the staff with his knowledge of these obscure machines – pointing out the bellows that power a church organ, and the pneumatic underpinnings of a piano roll player.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
"Our study reveals unique biological underpinnings of mental health that are often obscured by broad diagnostic categories."
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
She examines the genetic underpinnings of human behaviors, aging, and athletic pursuits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Indeed, Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt won this year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for establishing the theoretical underpinnings of this dynamic.
From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025
He became a full staff member of the Mount Wilson Observatory, learned many of the scientific underpinnings of his work and died rich in the respect of the astronomical community.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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