Focus
Focus noun - A thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest.
Underpinning and focus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Underpinning" instead a noun "Focus".
Underpinning
Underpinning noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
Usage example: the underpinnings of the theory have recently been called into question
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Synonyms for Underpinning
Focus and underpinning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Focus" instead a noun "Underpinning".
Nearby Words: underpin, underpinned
Both words in one sentence
- There's a strong focus on hard science underpinning the whole thing, but the author seeks to present a vast, expansive, somewhat idealistic Adventure-Friendly World within those constraints.
Source: Literature / Eldraeverse
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