Underlying Synonyms and Antonyms

ŭndər-līĭng
Arising from or going to the root or source
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. basal
  2. basic
  3. foundational
  4. fundamental
  5. original
  6. primary
  7. radical

Words Related to Underlying

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Underlying Sentence Examples

  • The fossils are few, and in some cases probably derived from the underlying formations.

  • Tests gave no indication of an underlying cause.

  • However good her underlying motivations, she still lied, tricked and betrayed him.

  • But it is hard to deny the underlying need.

  • He did not penetrate into the deeper causes underlying the revolutions and palace intrigues.

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