Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underlain
verb
/ˌʌndərˈleɪn/
Definition
to be situated beneath or to support something else.
Examples
- The bedrock is underlain by layers of sediment.
- A rich culture often underlies the surface of a society.
- The aquifer is underlain by impermeable rock.
Meaning
The term ‘underlain’ refers to an underlying layer or foundation that supports another layer or structure on top of it.
Synonyms
- underlie
- support
- form the basis of
