C1 verb Formal

underpeline

/ˌʌndərˈpɛlaɪn/

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

Ejemplos

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1

I needed to underpeline the shelf with extra brackets before putting the heavy books on it.

I needed to reinforce the foundation of the shelf with extra brackets before placing heavy books on it.

2

The findings of the recent report underpeline the urgent need for immediate policy reform.

The findings of the recent report provide the foundational support for the urgent need for policy reform.

3

You really need to underpeline your claims with some actual facts if you want me to believe you.

You really need to support your claims with actual facts if you want me to believe you.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
underpeline
Verb
underpeline
Adverbio
underpelinely
Adjetivo
underpelined
Relacionado
underpelinement
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Under' + 'Pillar'. To underpeline something is to put a 'pillar' under it to hold it up.

Quiz rápido

The statistics gathered during the census ________ the government's decision to increase funding for urban infrastructure.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: underpeline

Ejemplos

1

I needed to underpeline the shelf with extra brackets before putting the heavy books on it.

everyday

I needed to reinforce the foundation of the shelf with extra brackets before placing heavy books on it.

2

The findings of the recent report underpeline the urgent need for immediate policy reform.

formal

The findings of the recent report provide the foundational support for the urgent need for policy reform.

3

You really need to underpeline your claims with some actual facts if you want me to believe you.

informal

You really need to support your claims with actual facts if you want me to believe you.

4

Empirical evidence serves to underpeline the theoretical framework proposed in the study.

academic

Empirical evidence serves to support the theoretical framework proposed in the study.

5

Robust customer data will underpeline our marketing strategy for the next fiscal year.

business

Strong customer data will form the basis of our marketing strategy for the next fiscal year.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
underpeline
Verb
underpeline
Adverbio
underpelinely
Adjetivo
underpelined
Relacionado
underpelinement

Colocaciones comunes

underpeline a theory to provide the foundational basis for a theory
firmly underpelined strongly supported at the base
underpeline the economy to support the basic structure of the economy
underpeline a belief to form the core support for a belief
fail to underpeline to lack sufficient foundational support

Frases Comunes

underpeline the foundation

to reinforce the very base of a structure

solidly underpelined

having a very firm or reliable basis

underpeline the argument

to provide the core evidence for a point of view

Se confunde a menudo con

underpeline vs underline

Underline means to draw a line beneath text for emphasis, while underpeline means to provide structural support.

underpeline vs underpin

Underpin is the standard term; underpeline is a specific variant often used in technical or test-based contexts to mean structural reinforcement.

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Notas de uso

This word is primarily used in formal or technical writing to describe the conceptual or physical strengthening of a base. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object.

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Errores comunes

Learners often confuse this with 'underline' because of the phonetic similarity. Remember that 'peline' relates to pillars or support, not drawing lines.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Under' + 'Pillar'. To underpeline something is to put a 'pillar' under it to hold it up.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the English prefix 'under-' (beneath) and a variant of the Latin 'pila' (pillar), suggesting a support structure built from below.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a transitive verb (e.g., 'to underpeline something') Regular conjugation: underpelines, underpelined, underpelining Often used in the passive voice to describe established theories

Quiz rápido

The statistics gathered during the census ________ the government's decision to increase funding for urban infrastructure.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: underpeline

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