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underlying

/ˌʌndɝlˈaɪɪŋ/verb, adjective4 syllables

Underlying means: in the nature of something though not readily apparent.

Synonyms for underlying9

verb, as in be or form the base for

underlie

verb, as in lie underneath

underlie

adjective, as in in the nature of something though not readily apparent

implicit in, inherent, implicit, inexplicit

adjective, as in being or involving basic facts or principles

fundamental, rudimentary, basic

adjective, as in located beneath or below

subjacent

What does underlying mean?5

adjective

1

in the nature of something though not readily apparent“shortcomings inherent in our approach”

2

being or involving basic facts or principles“the fundamental laws of the universe”

3

located beneath or below

verb

1

be or form the base for

2

lie underneath

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with underlying?19

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Underlying in a sentence

  • That, of course, would effectively preclude the underlying tombs ever being investigated archaeologically.Cangarejo
  • We will study the underlying molecular occurrences of fertilization.nadsat
  • We still have to solve the underlying problem.CK
  • The underlying causes of the problem are widely known.Dani6187
  • A sagacious activist would have pointed out the assumptions underlying those loaded questions.Auride
  • Several researchers have attempted to explain the underlying process to adventure therapy.CM
  • What's the impetus underlying all of your actions?Nuel
  • You need to identify the underlying causes of your dissatisfaction.Nuel

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