underlying
adjectiveHow many syllables in underlying?
There are 4 syllables in the word underlying.How to pronounce underlying:
Definition of underlying:
- underlying (adjective):
- fundamental
- lying beneath or below
- in the nature of something though not readily apparent.
Synonyms for underlying:
basal
basic
beginning
elemental
elementary
essential
fundamental
implicit
implicit in
inexplicit
intrinsic
introductory
primary
prime
radical
root
rudimentary
simple
Antonyms for underlying:
adscititious
advanced
adventitious
alternate
alternative
ancillary
another
auxiliary
average
backup
inessential
inferior
insignificant
less important
lesser
lower
non-essential
nonessential
not so important
not very important
second
second-fiddle
second-string
secondary
sub
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