underlying

adjective

un·der·ly·ing ˌən-dər-ˈlī-iŋ

Synonyms of underlying next

: lying beneath or below

the underlying rock is shale

: basic, fundamental

an investigation of the underlying issues

: evident only on close inspection : implicit

: anterior and prior in claim

underlying mortgage

: of or being present in deep structure

underlying word order

Examples of underlying in a Sentence

the ocean and the underlying rock the underlying differences between democracy and dictatorship

Recent Examples on the Web Harbour’s Hopper is known for both his gruff personality and an underlying tenderness that endears him to audiences. —

Jaden Thompson, Variety, 10 Nov. 2023 There are other options available that could be more affordable while still addressing the underlying issue of erectile dysfunction. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023 Rather than replacing the specific communicative expression of the initial work, the model is capable of creating a wide variety of different sort of outputs wholly unrelated to that underlying, copyrightable expression. —

Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2023 While some of the justices were less convinced by this argument, there was also some openness to the challengers' request to hold future hearings to consider the obscure constitutional questions behind the underlying case arguments. —

Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2023 Early diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause help alleviate symptoms and prevent possible flares.21 Research has found that lip swelling due to COVID resolves within three days with medication. —

Korin Miller, Health, 31 Oct. 2023 Accessibility and Sustainability Sustainability is an underlying goal in all of The Wall Street Hotel’s operations, from construction and design that used reclaimed native materials, to daily efforts to minimize use of non-renewable resources and carefully manage waste and water. —

Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023 In older people with underlying conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or heart disease — there is a risk of RSV exacerbating their pre-existing conditions. —

Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 3 Nov. 2023 Pregnancy complications are now more prevalent, as more women begin pregnancies with underlying medical conditions like high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. —

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