Description:

The modifier 'epáli' means under or beneath. It usually takes a nominative noun phrase object - when used alone, it implies an antecedent or unmentioned referent which is its object.

Modifier:

The base form is the modifier form - adverbially it means to undertake the action of the verb underneath some object - if the object is person or institution, it can be a way of saying that the action is taken under their authority. Adjectivally it means to be physically under the object.

The derived form 'epálinys' is used as an expression for basic or especially for 'default'. The derived form 'epálikas' means 'subordinate'.

Noun:

As a noun, the derived form 'epálin' means the underside of something. It also can be used as a word for default or a default option. The derived form 'epálinysyn' more explicitly points out the meaning of a default, or the concept of defaultness. It can also express the idea of subordination. The derived form 'epálinka' means a subordinate.

Verb:

As a verb, the derived form 'epálin' means to be placed something under something else, and is a noxaj semitransitive verb with an absolutive thing placed, and a dative thing placed under - it can also mean to be subordinate. A causative skurun form is used where an ergative placer may be added.