How Do You Spell UNDERLIES?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌndəlˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "underlies" is spelled with the prefix "under-" and the base word "lies." The prefix "under-" indicates something that is beneath or below something else. The base word "lies" is pronounced /laɪz/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which sounds like "lize." Therefore, "underlies" is pronounced /ʌndərˈlaɪz/ in IPA, which sounds like "un-der-lize." This word is commonly used to indicate that something is the basis or foundation of something else, as in "The principle of equality underlies the justice system."

UNDERLIES Meaning and Definition

1. Underlies is a verb that refers to the existence or occurrence of something that is fundamental, crucial, or foundational. It is used when explaining the basis or supporting factor behind a particular concept, process, or situation.

   In a literal sense, underlies can describe a physical object or substance that forms the underlying foundation for something else. For example, the strong concrete foundation underlies the stability of a building, providing structural support and preventing it from collapsing. Similarly, the fertile soil underlies the growth and development of plants, nourishing the roots and enabling them to thrive.

   In a more abstract sense, underlies describes the hidden or implicit factor that supports or explains an idea, theory, or event. For instance, in a scientific study, a researcher may state that a common assumption underlies their hypothesis, meaning that it is an underlying principle or belief upon which their entire research is built. Furthermore, a person's actions and behaviors are often driven by underlying motives or emotions that may not be immediately apparent or openly expressed.

   Overall, underlies emphasizes the fundamental and essential aspect of something, suggesting that it is the core or foundation upon which other elements depend. It conveys the idea that a particular entity or concept is the underlying force that connects and influences other aspects within a given context.

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Etymology of UNDERLIES

The word "underlies" is derived from the combination of two root words: "under" and "lie".

The root word "lie" comes from Middle English "lien" which means "to lie down" or "to be situated". It can be traced back to Old English "licgan".

The prefix "under" comes from Old English "under" which means "beneath" or "below". It has Indo-European origins and is related to the Sanskrit root "adhás" meaning "below".

Therefore, "underlies" combines the meaning of "to be situated beneath" or "to be the foundational or hidden cause of something".

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Conjugate verb Underlies

CONDITIONAL

I would underlie

we would underlie

you would underlie

he/she/it would underlie

they would underlie

FUTURE

I will underlie

we will underlie

you will underlie

he/she/it will underlie

they will underlie

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have underlaid

we will have underlaid

you will have underlaid

he/she/it will have underlaid

they will have underlaid

PAST

I underlay

we underlay

you underlay

he/she/it underlay

they underlay

PAST PERFECT

I had underlaid

we had underlaid

you had underlaid

he/she/it had underlaid

they had underlaid

PRESENT

I underlie

we underlie

you underlie

he/she/it underlies

they underlie

PRESENT PERFECT

I have underlaid

we have underlaid

you have underlaid

he/she/it has underlaid

they have underlaid

I am underlying

we are underlying

you are underlying

he/she/it is underlying

they are underlying

I was underlying

we were underlying

you were underlying

he/she/it was underlying

they were underlying

I will be underlying

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you will be underlying

he/she/it will be underlying

they will be underlying

I have been underlying

we have been underlying

you have been underlying

he/she/it has been underlying

they have been underlying

I had been underlying

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they had been underlying

I will have been underlying

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I would have underlaid

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I would be underlying

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