underlying
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
3 von 5The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.
The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.
The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
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.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
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
The underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.
everydayThe underlying problem with the computer was a loose wire.
The government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
formalThe government needs to address the underlying causes of unemployment.
I think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.
informalI think there's an underlying reason why she's acting so strange.
This research examines the underlying principles of social behavior.
academicThis research examines the underlying principles of social behavior.
The company's underlying profit has increased despite the slow market.
businessThe company's underlying profit has increased despite the slow market.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
underlying health condition
underlying health condition
underlying assumptions
underlying assumptions
the underlying trend
the underlying trend
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Underlining is the act of drawing a line under text, while underlying refers to a hidden cause or basis.
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.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'under' as an adjective instead of 'underlying' (e.g., 'the under reason' instead of 'the underlying reason').
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.
Wortherkunft
From the Old English words 'under' (below) and 'licgan' (to lie/rest).
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
Doctors are trying to find the ______ cause of his constant headaches.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: underlying
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