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underlying

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of underlying

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject

the underlying differences between democracy and dictatorship

Synonyms of underlying

abecedarian, basal, basic, beginning, elemental, elementary, essential, fundamental, introductory, meat-and-potatoes, rudimental, rudimentary

Words Related to underlying

primal, primary, prime, simple

crude, primeval, primitive, primordial, rude, uncomplicated

preliminary, preparatory

crucial, important, key

Near Antonyms of underlying

complex, sophisticated

complicated, convoluted, detailed, elaborate, extensive, intricate

developed, evolved, high, higher, refined

Antonyms of underlying

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