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Term: underly

Definition:

Verb: To form or provide a basis or foundation for something.

Adjective: Situated below or beneath something else.

Adjective: Representing the fundamental or primary aspect of something.

Examples:

Verb:

1. The research underlies the development of new medical treatments.

2. The study of history underlies our understanding of the present.

Adjective:

1. The underly layers of the ocean remain largely unexplored.

2. The underly principles of democracy emphasize equal rights for all.

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