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.
예시
3 / 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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
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.
빠른 퀴즈
Doctors are trying to find the ______ cause of his constant headaches.
정답!
정답은: underlying
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
underlying health condition
underlying health condition
underlying assumptions
underlying assumptions
the underlying trend
the underlying trend
자주 혼동되는 단어
Underlining is the act of drawing a line under text, while underlying refers to a hidden cause or basis.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'under' as an adjective instead of 'underlying' (e.g., 'the under reason' instead of 'the underlying reason').
암기 팁
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.
어원
From the Old English words 'under' (below) and 'licgan' (to lie/rest).
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
Doctors are trying to find the ______ cause of his constant headaches.
정답!
정답은: underlying
관련 표현
관련 어휘
관련 단어
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pronavfy
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nonvalward
C1To deliberately move away from or reject established values, standards, or traditional norms. It implies a conscious effort to chart a path that disregards conventional worth or moral frameworks in favor of new, often experimental, directions.
multidomness
C1To actively manage or integrate operations across multiple distinct domains or fields of influence. This verb describes the action of diversifying one's reach to ensure a functional presence in several specialized areas simultaneously.
proarchancy
C1The state or quality of being a primary or foundational authority, often referring to a preliminary or original form of leadership or governance. It describes the condition of holding a pre-eminent or initial position of rule within a hierarchy.
anamess
C1To gradually gather or accumulate a large quantity of something, typically wealth, information, or evidence, over a significant period of time. It implies a persistent process of building up a collection or 'mass' of resources.
premigrless
C1To proactively eliminate or significantly reduce the necessity for future data or population migration by implementing structural optimizations during the initial setup phase. This verb is primarily used in technical and logistical contexts to describe the act of making a system or group stable enough that relocation becomes unnecessary.
undertortacy
C1To resolve a civil legal grievance or potential tort claim outside of formal legal proceedings, often through private or informal mediation. It implies reaching a settlement secretly or 'under the table' to avoid public litigation.
tritentible
C1Describing something that is capable of being stretched, extended, or held in three distinct directions or ways. It is often used in technical or abstract contexts to refer to a threefold capacity for tension or adaptability.
extrasonism
C1To project sound, influence, or high-frequency vibrations beyond a specific physical or metaphorical boundary. It describes the active process of extending an acoustic or communicative reach into a wider environment.
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