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English adjective: underlying

1. underlying in the nature of something though not readily apparent


SamplesShortcomings inherent in our approach.
An underlying meaning.


Synonymsimplicit in, inherent


Similarimplicit, inexplicit


Antonymsexplicit, expressed

2. underlying located beneath or below


Similarsubjacent


Antonymssuperjacent

3. underlying being or involving basic facts or principles


SamplesThe fundamental laws of the universe.
A fundamental incomatibility between them.
These rudimentary truths.
Underlying principles.


Synonymsfundamental, rudimentary


Similarbasic


Antonymsincidental, incident









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