underlying

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈʌndɚˌlaɪɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(un′dər lī′ing)

From the verb underlie: (⇒ conjugate)
underlying is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

Collocations for "underlying"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "underlying" in context.

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underlying

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. the underlying [motive, motivation, cause] (of)
  2. is the underlying rationale [behind, for, supporting]
  3. according to the underlying [principle, assumption, theory]
  4. [address, treat] the underlying [problem, condition]
  5. identify the underlying [reasons, cause]
  6. the underlying [theme, message] of the [story, book, movie]
  7. underlying [wit, seriousness, kindness] in his voice
  8. is an underlying threat (to)
  9. an underlying [medical, mental, physical] condition
  10. an underlying layer of [paint, insulation, rocks]
  11. the underlying [structure, foundation] (of)
'underlying' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
assumption - cause - condition - motive - premise - rationale - theme

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