underlying
adjectiveLying under or beneath something.
adjectiveBasic; fundamental.
adjectivePresent but not readily noticeable.
adjectiveTaking precedence; prior.
Lying beneath or under; supporting; fundamental: as, underlying principles; specifically, in geology, noting a formation, rocks, or strata lying below others.
adjectiveLying under or beneath
adjectiveFundamental; basic
adjectiveImplicit; not immediately obvious; requiring careful scrutiny to discover.
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