underlie

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underlie
ʌndəˈlʌɪ Listen
Meanings
verb
  • be a significant cause or basis of (something) even if not necessarily manifest or obvious.
    E.g. the fundamental issue that underlies the conflict
  • (especially of a layer of rock or soil) lie or be situated under (something).
    E.g. limestone underlies much of the site

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