underlie

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose constitue la base, le fondement ou la cause sous-jacente d'autre chose.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Be the foundation ofC1formal

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

   être à la base de

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

   Synonymesbasegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneathC1formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   Être situé sous

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