Words Like UNDERLYING

We have put together a list of words that are similar to UNDERLYING.

3 Alternative Words Similar to underlying

1 Fundamental Adjective      Synonym Words Like Fundamental
2 Rudimentary Adjective      Synonym Words Like Rudimentary
3 Basic Adjective      Similar Words Like Basic

7 examples of underlying

1 the underlying strata of a locality.
2 underlying principles; underlying causes.
3 the underlying sarcasm in her seemingly innocuous remark.
4 a fundamental incomatibility between them
5 these rudimentary truths
6 underlying principles
7 an underlying meaning

10 definitions of underlying

1 Lying under or beneath
2 Fundamental; basic
3 Implicit; not immediately obvious; requiring careful scrutiny to discover.
4 located beneath or below
5 being or involving basic facts or principles
6 in the nature of something though not readily apparent
7 Lying under or beneath something: underlying strata.
8 Basic; fundamental.
9 Present but not obvious; implicit: an underlying meaning.
10 Taking precedence; prior: an underlying financial claim.
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