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underlie
[uhn-der-lahy]
verb (used with object)
to lie under or beneath; be situated under.
to be at the basis of; form the foundation of.
Grammar.to function as the root morpheme or original or basic form of (a derived form).
The form “boy” underlies “boyish.”
Finance.to be primary to another right or security.
underlie
/ ˌʌԻəˈɪ /
verb
to lie or be placed under or beneath
to be the foundation, cause, or basis of
careful planning underlies all our decisions
finance to take priority over (another claim, liability, mortgage, etc)
a first mortgage underlies a second
to be the root or stem from which (a word) is derived
"happy" underlies "happiest"
Other Word Forms
- ˈܲԻˌ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
We also see an increase in heat-related health problems which can lead to an increase in excess deaths in those with underlying health conditions.
In my recent conversation with Fishkin, I focused mainly on his results rather than on the underlying academic arguments — which are addressed at length in his book.
A structural engineers report from December 2024 said the tower was "stable" but it concluded the "underlying structure will worsen over time" because of "significant damage caused by the fire".
He added he would like to see more funding for mental health support because "it's a cause of a lot of the underlying problems that we're seeing."
At the same time, however, Bush sought to address some of the underlying issues — the racist history of the LAPD, chief among them — that festered for decades before exploding into molten rage.
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