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underlying in Greek

underlying in Greek is υποκείμενος, θεμελιώδης — underlying means situated beneath or below something else.

underlying in Greek

υποκείμενος
adj
Pronounced: ypokeimenos
(literal) lying underneath
θεμελιώδης
adj
Pronounced: themeliodis
basic or fundamental

What does "underlying" mean?

  1. adjective Situated beneath or below something else.
    "A layer of clay lies underlying the topsoil."
  2. 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."
  3. 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 Greek?

"underlying" in Greek is υποκείμενος, θεμελιώδης. underlying means: Situated beneath or below something else.

How do you pronounce υποκείμενος?

"underlying" in Greek is υποκείμενος, pronounced "ypokeimenos".

How do you use "underlying" in a sentence?

Example: "A layer of clay lies underlying the topsoil." In Greek, "underlying" is υποκείμενος, θεμελιώδης.

Are there other ways to say "underlying" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "underlying": υποκείμενος, θεμελιώδης.

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