underlying

• Qui constitue la base ou le fondement de quelque chose, ou qui se trouve en dessous de la surface, sans être immédiatement visible ou explicite.

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.

   Sous-jacent (sens fondamental)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbasalbasiccoreelementaryessentialfundamentalprimaryroot

   Antonymesapparentincidentalperipheralsecondarysuperficialsurface

2. Hidden or not immediately obviousB2formal

   Existing beneath the surface or not directly visible.

   sous-jacent

   • 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.

   Synonymesconcealedcoverthiddenimplicitlatentmaskedsubterraneanunseenveiled

   Antonymesapparentevidentmanifestobviousovertvisible

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose constitue la base, le fondement ou la cause sous-jacente d'autre chose.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Be the foundation ofC1formal

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

   être à la base de

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

   Synonymesbasegroundsupportunderpin

2. Lie beneathC1formal

   To be located or situated beneath something else.

   Être situé sous

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