English adjective: underlying | |||
1. | underlying in the nature of something though not readily apparent | ||
Samples | Shortcomings inherent in our approach. An underlying meaning. | ||
Synonyms | implicit in, inherent | ||
Similar | implicit, inexplicit | ||
Antonyms | explicit, expressed | ||
2. | underlying located beneath or below | ||
Similar | subjacent | ||
Antonyms | superjacent | ||
3. | underlying being or involving basic facts or principles | ||
Samples | The fundamental laws of the universe. A fundamental incomatibility between them. These rudimentary truths. Underlying principles. | ||
Synonyms | fundamental, rudimentary | ||
Similar | basic | ||
Antonyms | incidental, incident | ||