Definitions
Underlying - as an adjective satellite
In the nature of something though not readily apparent
Example: "Shortcomings inherent in our approach"
Located beneath or below
Being or involving basic facts or principles
Example: "The fundamental laws of the universe"
Underlying - as a verb
To lie in a position directly beneath.
To lie under or beneath.
Example: "A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel."
To serve as a basis of; form the foundation of.
Example: "A doctrine underlying a theory"
To be subject to; be liable to answer, as a charge or challenge.
To underlay.
Underlying - as a noun
The entity from whose performance a derivative derives its value.
Underlying - as an adjective
Lying underneath
Example: "We dug down to the underlying rock."
Basic or fundamental
Example: "Points and straight lines are underlying elements of geometry."
Implicit
Example: "Many nursery rhymes have an underlying meaning."
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
UNDERLYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
UNDERLYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
UNDERLYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
