underlie

unregelmäßiges Verb

A verb used to indicate being the foundation, basis, or hidden cause of something.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas die Grundlage, Basis oder verborgene Ursache für etwas anderes bildet.

1. Be the foundation of C1 formal

   To be the basis or foundation for something, often an idea, theory, or system.

   • Several key principles underlie the theory of evolution.
   • Trust and communication underlie a healthy relationship.
   • Economic factors underlie many political decisions.

   🇩🇪Zugrunde liegen

   Synonyme: basegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneath C1 formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   • A layer of rock underlies the topsoil in this region.
   • The bedrock underlies the entire mountain range.
   • Ancient ruins underlie the modern city.

   🇩🇪Unter etwas liegen

• underlain past participle
• underlay past simple
• underlying present participle
• underlies third person singular