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Definition of Underlying
1. Adjective. In the nature of something though not readily apparent. "An underlying meaning"
2. Adjective. Located beneath or below.
Similar to: Subjacent
3. Adjective. Being or involving basic facts or principles. "Underlying principles"
Definition of Underlying
1. a. Lying under or beneath; hence, fundamental; as, the underlying strata of a locality; underlying principles.
2. a. Lying under or beneath; hence, fundamental; as, the underlying strata of a locality; underlying principles.
Definition of Underlying
1. Adjective. lying underneath ¹
2. Adjective. basic or fundamental ¹
3. Adjective. implicit ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Underlying
1. underlie [v] - See also: underlie