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of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
- the underlying differences between democracy and dictatorship
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underlying
verb
present participle of underlie
Synonyms & Antonyms of underlying (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to lie underneath
- A layer of rock underlies the topsoil.
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2
to form the basis or foundation of (something, such as an idea)
- The assumption that underlies their argument is faulty.
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“Underlying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underlying. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of underlying was in 1611
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