A2 noun Formell #587 am häufigsten

underlying

/ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/

Describes a reason, cause, or idea that is important but hidden under the surface of a situation. It refers to the most basic or fundamental part of something that is not immediately obvious.

Beispiele

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1

The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.

The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.

2

The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.

The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.

3

I think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.

I think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.

Wortfamilie

Verb
underlie
Adverb
underlyingly
Adjektiv
underlying
Verwandt
underlier
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Merkhilfe

Think of an iceberg. The part you see is the surface, but the much larger part 'lying under' the water is the underlying part that supports everything else.

Schnelles Quiz

Doctors are trying to find the ______ cause of his constant headaches.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: underlying

Beispiele

1

The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.

everyday

The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.

2

The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.

formal

The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.

3

I think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.

informal

I think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.

4

This research examines the underlying principles of social behavior.

academic

This research examines the underlying principles of social behavior.

5

The company's underlying profit has increased despite the slow market.

business

The company's underlying profit has increased despite the slow market.

Wortfamilie

Verb
underlie
Adverb
underlyingly
Adjektiv
underlying
Verwandt
underlier

Häufige Kollokationen

underlying cause underlying cause
underlying issue underlying issue
underlying principle underlying principle
underlying message underlying message
underlying structure underlying structure

Häufige Phrasen

underlying health condition

underlying health condition

underlying assumptions

underlying assumptions

the underlying trend

the underlying trend

Wird oft verwechselt mit

underlying vs underlining

Underlining is the act of drawing a line under text, while underlying refers to a hidden cause or basis.

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Nutzungshinweise

This word is most often used to describe causes, problems, or reasons that are not visible at first glance. It is very common in academic, medical, and financial writing.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'under' as an adjective instead of 'underlying' (e.g., 'the under reason' instead of 'the underlying reason').

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Merkhilfe

Think of an iceberg. The part you see is the surface, but the much larger part 'lying under' the water is the underlying part that supports everything else.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old English words 'under' (below) and 'licgan' (to lie/rest).

Grammatikmuster

Used as an adjective before a noun. No comparative or superlative form (*more underlying is rare). Present participle of the verb 'underlie' used as an adjective.

Schnelles Quiz

Doctors are trying to find the ______ cause of his constant headaches.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: underlying

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