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- [uhn-der-lahy]
- /ˌʌn dərˈlaɪ/
- /ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-der-lahy]
- /ˌʌn dərˈlaɪ/
Definitions of underlain word
- verb with object underlain to lie under or beneath; be situated under. 1
- verb with object underlain to be at the basis of; form the foundation of. 1
- verb with object underlain Grammar. to function as the root morpheme or original or basic form of (a derived form): The form “boy” underlies “boyish.”. 1
- verb with object underlain Finance. to be primary to another right or security. 1
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Origin of underlain
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English underlyen (v.), Old English underlicgan. See under-, lie2
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Parts of speech for Underlain
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
underlain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
underlain usage trend in Literature
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