Definition of Underlying

Adjective: underlying  ,ún-du(r)'lI-ing

1. In the nature of something though not readily apparent
   "an underlying meaning";
   - implicit in, inherent
    
2. Located beneath or below
    
3. Being or involving basic facts or principles
   "underlying principles";
   - fundamental, rudimentary

Verb: underlie (underlay,underlain,underlying)  ,ún-du(r)'lI

1. Be or form the base for
    
2. Lie underneath

See also:
underloads
underlyingly

Anagrams containing the word underlying

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