underlying — existing beneath or at the basis of something; fundamental
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing beneath or at the basis of something; fundamental
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 근본적인, 기본적인, 숨겨진
Korean pronunciation: 언-더-라이-잉 (강세: 라이)
Example Sentences
- The underlying reason why he became a chef was his grandmother's amazing cooking.
- The underlying message of his 100 text messages was simply 'I miss you'.
- Scientists discovered the underlying mechanism of how cats always land on their feet.
underlying
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ//
existing beneath or at the basis of something; fundamental
a construction worker operates a small excavator that carefully removes layers of soil and dirt. As the machine digs deeper, it reveals hidden old pipes and electrical cables that were buried beneath the ground. The exposed underground infrastructure shows the fundamental systems that support the buildings above. Another worker points at the revealed pipes while examining what was previously hidden from view. the fundamental structures existing beneath the surface being uncovered
Under-lie-ing: Truth hiding beneath the surface, literally lying under!
Underlying truths come flying while he's crying.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'underlicgan', combining 'under' (beneath) and 'licgan' (to lie). The word evolved through Middle English to its modern form, maintaining the sense of something positioned beneath or forming the foundation.
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📝Examples
“The underlying reason why he became a chef was his grandmother's amazing cooking.”
“The underlying message of his 100 text messages was simply 'I miss you'.”
“Scientists discovered the underlying mechanism of how cats always land on their feet.”
“The underlying truth is that nobody really knows how to fold a fitted sheet properly.”
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