underlying
C1Frequent NGSL-3UK /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/US /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
Meaning
adjective
important in a situation but not always easily noticed or stated clearly
“The underlying assumption is that the amount of money available is limited.”
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