Added 9 October 2026
underlying
adjective
In Latin: subiacens Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about underlying at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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In the nature of something though not readily apparent.
shortcomings inherent in our approach
- Located beneath or below.
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Being or involving basic facts or principles.
the fundamental laws of the universe
Origin
By surface analysis, underlie + -ing.
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