UNDERPINNINGS Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word underpinnings. (opposite meanings)

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	exterior				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building noun • the region that is outside of something • the outer side or surface of something
	insubstantial				adjectiveadj
	adjective • lacking material form or substance; unreal adjective satellite • lacking in nutritive value • lacking solidity or strength
	overlying				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective satellite • placed on or over something else
	shallow				adjectiveadj
	adjective • lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center • not deep or strong; not affecting one deeply noun • a stretch of shallow water adjective satellite • lacking depth of intellect or knowledge; concerned only with what is obvious verb • make shallow • become shallow
	superficial				adjectiveadj
	adjective • concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually • of, affecting, or being on or near the surface adjective satellite • of little substance or significance • occurring on or near the surface of the skin • hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
	superstructure				nounn
	noun • structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck
	surface				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • on the surface noun • the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary • the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object • the outermost level of the land or sea • a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something • information that has become public • a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight verb • come to the surface • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • appear or become visible; make a showing
	top				verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
	adjective • situated at the top or highest position noun • the upper part of anything • the highest or uppermost side of anything • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the greatest possible intensity • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance verb • be superior or better than some standard • pass by, over, or under without making contact • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point • be ahead of others; be the first • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) • reach or ascend the top of • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin • cut the top off • be the culminating event • finish up or conclude
	unsubstantial				adjectiveadj
	adjective • lacking material form or substance; unreal
	upper				adjectiveadj
	adjective • the topmost one of two; upper noun • the higher of two berths • piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot • a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression adjective satellite • higher in place or position • superior in rank or accomplishment