underlying in Finnish
underlying in Finnish is alapuolinen, alla oleva, perus- — underlying means situated beneath or below something else.
underlying in Finnish
alapuolinen
(literal) lying underneath
alla oleva
(literal) lying underneath
perus-
basic or fundamental
perustavanlaatuinen
basic or fundamental
What does "underlying" mean?
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adjective Situated beneath or below something else.
"A layer of clay lies underlying the topsoil."
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adjective Forming the basic cause or foundation of something, even if not immediately obvious.
"The underlying reason for the delay was a shortage of parts."
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noun In finance, the asset (such as a stock, commodity, or index) whose value determines the price of a derivative contract.
"If the underlying rises sharply, the option becomes far more valuable."
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underlying in a sentence
- A layer of clay lies underlying the topsoil.
- The underlying reason for the delay was a shortage of parts.
- Doctors looked for an underlying condition that might explain her symptoms.
- If the underlying rises sharply, the option becomes far more valuable.
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What is "underlying" in Finnish?
"underlying" in Finnish is alapuolinen, alla oleva, perus-. underlying means: Situated beneath or below something else.
How do you use "underlying" in a sentence?
Example: "A layer of clay lies underlying the topsoil." In Finnish, "underlying" is alapuolinen, alla oleva, perus-.
Are there other ways to say "underlying" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "underlying": alapuolinen, alla oleva, perus-, perustavanlaatuinen.
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