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Underlying

ˌʌndəˈlʌɪɪŋ

Underlying definitions

verb

adjective

Inflections:

underlying

significant as a cause or basis of something but not necessarily manifest or obvious

"the flu can be particularly severe for the elderly and those with underlying conditions"

Synonyms:
fundamental basic basal primary prime first cardinal central principal chief key elementary elemental rudimentary root intrinsic essential
lying or situated under something

"the underlying muscles of the face"