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underlying

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
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Main Example

The underlying cause of the problem is still unknown.

Example context
en-us flagThe underlying cause of the problem is still unknown.
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Referring to something that is beneath or hidden but important.

Other Example

The underlying theme of the story is love.

en-us flagThe underlying theme of the story is love.

She has an underlying fear of failure.

en-us flagShe has an underlying fear of failure.

The underlying principles of the theory are complex.

en-us flagThe underlying principles of the theory are complex.
Synonyms

underlying issues

en-us flagunderlying issues

underlying factors

en-us flagunderlying factors

underlying problems

en-us flagunderlying problems
Synonyms

fundamental

basic

hidden

underlying

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
Main Example

The underlying assets are crucial for the investment's success.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Referring to the basic or fundamental assets that support something else.

Other Example
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underlying

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
Main Example

The underlying of her argument was very strong.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A basic or fundamental principle or idea that supports something.

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underlying

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
Main Example

The theory underlies many scientific studies.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To support or form the basis of something.

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