Underlaying: meaning, definitions and examples

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underlaying

 

[ หˆสŒndษ™rหŒlaษชษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

basic nature

The word 'underlying' refers to something that is beneath the surface or fundamental in nature. It often indicates a foundational aspect that may not be immediately visible but influences other elements. For example, an underlying problem in a situation can affect outcomes even if it is not directly apparent. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including psychology, economics, and physical science, to denote a hidden cause or principle that is essential for understanding the bigger picture.

Synonyms

basic, fundamental, root, substantial

Examples of usage

  • The underlying cause of the issue must be addressed.
  • There are underlying principles that govern this theory.
  • She has an underlying fear of failure.
  • The report highlighted the underlying trends in the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "underlaying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น subjacente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเคฐเฅ‹เคชเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterliegend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yang mendasari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปะตะณะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podstawowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸบ็›คใจใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-jacent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ subyacente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ €์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุงุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกkladnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกkladnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸบ็ก€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osnovni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grunnleggjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะณั–ะทะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sas

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ subyacente

Etymology

The word 'underlying' is derived from the combination of 'under' and 'lying', where 'under' signifies something that is beneath or lower than something else, and 'lying' comes from the Old English 'licgan', meaning to lie down or rest. The term began to appear in the English language in the late 19th century, evolving in its usage to convey not just physical positioning but also metaphorical or abstract implications. In both scientific and informal contexts, 'underlying' has been embraced to describe essential truths or causes that persist beneath observable phenomena. This idea echoes the human pursuit of understanding deeper realities in various disciplines, and its consistent application illustrates the intertwining of language with analytical thought over time.