English · Word Candidate

underlying

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: underlyings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Lying underneath.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nằm ở dưới

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Adjective

We dug down to the underlying rock.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Basic or fundamental.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cơ bản hoặc nền tảng

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Adjective

Points and straight lines are underlying elements of geometry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The entity from whose performance a derivative derives its value.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tài sản mà giá trị của một chứng phái sinh đượcderive

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “underlying” mean?

Lying underneath.

Is “underlying” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.