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UNDERLYING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word underlying. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word underlying. (close relations)
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underlie

Best Alternative Words for UNDERLYING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1basic
adjectiveadj
2fundamental
adjectiveadj
3inherent
adjectiveadj
4intrinsic
adjectiveadj
5primary
noun, adjectiven, adj
6prime
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
7root
verb, nounv, n
8foundational
adjectiveadj
9substratal
noun, adjectiven, adj

Best Hypernyms For UNDERLYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for underlying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
basis be foundation groundwork lie premise root source

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