Quintessence and Underpinning

Quintessence

Quintessence noun - The most perfect type or example.
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Underpinning and quintessence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Underpinning" instead a noun "Quintessence".

Nearby Word: quintessential

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

Quintessence and underpinning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quintessence" instead a noun "Underpinning".

Nearby Words: underpin, underpinned
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