underlying
adjective C1- Lying underneath. · We dug down to the underlying rock.
- Basic or fundamental. · Points and straight lines are underlying elements of geometry.
- Implicit. · Many nursery rhymes have an underlying meaning.
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Breaking a bad habit requires a slightly different approach, but the underlying principle remains the same.
This temporary escape mechanism provides a fleeting sense of accomplishment, yet it ultimately intensifies the underlying stress.
When students type notes on a laptop, they often transcribe lectures verbatim without genuinely processing the underlying concepts and complex ideas.
The underlying theory suggested that if employees could see each other continuously, they would communicate more effectively and share innovative ideas.
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