underlying Synonyms & Antonyms
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Underlying as an Adjective
Lying underneath.
We dug down to the underlying rock.
Basic or fundamental.
Points and straight lines are underlying elements of geometry.
Implicit.
Many nursery rhymes have an underlying meaning.
Underlying as a Noun
The entity from whose performance a derivative derives its value.
Underlying as a Verb
present participle and gerund of underlie
To lie in a position directly beneath.
To lie under or beneath.
A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel.
To serve as a basis of; form the foundation of.
a doctrine underlying a theory
To be subject to; be liable to answer, as a charge or challenge.
To underlay.
Underlying in a Sentence
We dug down to the underlying rock.
Points and straight lines are underlying elements of geometry.
Many nursery rhymes have an underlying meaning.
A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel.
a doctrine underlying a theory
Word Forms & Grammar
underlying (not comparable)
underlying (plural underlyings)
underlying
Words That Rhyme With Underlying
Origin of Underlying
By surface analysis, underlie + -ing.
Quick Facts About Underlying
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Lying underneath |
| Plural | underlyings |