Dictionary Check: underlying
"underlying" is a valid word!
Scrabble
15
points
Words with Friends
19
points
Definition
adjective
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
Example:
"shortcomings inherent in our approach"
adjective
located beneath or below
adjective
being or involving basic facts or principles
Example:
"the fundamental laws of the universe"
verb
be or form the base for
verb
lie underneath
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