Underlying

Quick meaning: Underlying is an adjective meaning (literal) lying underneath.

Meaning

(literal) lying underneath.

More Meanings

1. basic or fundamental
2. implicit
3. (finance) The entity from whose performance a derivative derives its value.
4. present participle and gerund of underlie

Example Sentences

We dug down to the underlying rock.

Many nursery rhymes have an underlying meaning.

Points and straight lines are underlying elements of geometry.

Sometimes, the underlying layers are exposed by erosion, revealing the story of the rocks like an open book.

Word Forms

• underlyings

Synonyms for underlying

Depending on context, synonyms include fundamental, implicit, rudimentary, inherent, basic, subjacent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include subjacent, inherent, fundamental, basic, rudimentary, implicit.

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