underlying

Adjective
  1. In the nature of something though not readily apparent (synset 300945209)
    "shortcomings inherent in our approach"; "an underlying meaning"
    similar to: implicit, inexplicit - implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
    same as: implicit in, inherent
  2. Located beneath or below (synset 302358143)
    similar to: subjacent - lying nearby but lower
  3. Being or involving basic facts or principles (synset 301862358)
    "the fundamental laws of the universe"; "a fundamental incompatibility between them"; "these rudimentary truths"; "underlying principles"
    similar to: basic - pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
    same as: fundamental, rudimentary

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