Underlying definition
Present but not readily noticeable.
An underlying meaning.
adjective
Lying under or beneath something.
Underlying strata.
adjective
Basic; fundamental.
The underlying cause of the problem.
adjective
Really there but not easily seen or noticed.
An underlying trend.
adjective
Lying under; placed beneath.
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Fundamental; basic.
The underlying cause.
adjective
Taking precedence; prior.
An underlying claim to compensation.
adjective
(finance) Having priority, as a claim.
adjective
The definition of underlying refers to something lying beneath, or the basic or root cause of something.
A layer of minerals in the soil is an example of underlying minerals.
A lack of educational opportunity is an example of an underlying cause of poverty.
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