underlying

• Описывает то, что является основополагающим, базовым или находится под поверхностью чего-либо другого.

Describes something that is fundamental, basic, or lies beneath the surface of something else.

1. Fundamental or basicB2formal

   Being the basic or most important cause or reason for something.

   Основополагающий

   • The underlying cause of the problem is poor communication.
   • We need to address the underlying issues in the system.
   • The underlying principle of democracy is equality.

   Synonymsbasalbasiccoreelementaryessentialfundamentalprimaryroot

   Antonymsapparentincidentalperipheralsecondarysuperficialsurface

2. Hidden or not immediately obviousB2formal

   Existing beneath the surface or not directly visible.

   Скрытый

   • There is an underlying tension in their relationship.
   • The underlying meaning of the poem is about loss.
   • Doctors discovered an underlying condition causing her symptoms.

   Synonymsconcealedcoverthiddenimplicitlatentmaskedsubterraneanunseenveiled

   Antonymsapparentevidentmanifestobviousovertvisible

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения того, что является основой, базисом или скрытой причиной чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate being the foundation, basis, or hidden cause of something.

irregular verb

1. Be the foundation ofC1formal

   To be the basis or foundation for something, often an idea, theory, or system.

   Лежать в основе

   • Several key principles underlie the theory of evolution.
   • Trust and communication underlie a healthy relationship.
   • Economic factors underlie many political decisions.

   Synonymsbasegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneathC1formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   Лежать в основе

   • A layer of rock underlies the topsoil in this region.
   • The bedrock underlies the entire mountain range.
   • Ancient ruins underlie the modern city.