underlying
Advanced/ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
- adjective
- real but not immediately obvious
underlying in a sentence
- “The underlying trend of inflation is still upwards.”
- “And what might be the underlying significance of these supposedly random acts?”
What does “underlying” mean?
underlying (adjective) means real but not immediately obvious. It is pronounced /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "underlying" mean?
- underlying (adjective) means: real but not immediately obvious
- How do you pronounce "underlying"?
- "underlying" is pronounced /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "underlying" in a sentence?
- Here is "underlying" used in a sentence: The underlying trend of inflation is still upwards.
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