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underlying in Latin

underlying in Latin is subiacens, fundamentalis, substantialis — underlying means situated beneath or below something else.

underlying in Latin

subiacens
adj
(literal) lying underneath
fundamentalis
adj
basic or fundamental
substantialis
adj
basic or fundamental

What does "underlying" mean?

  1. adjective Situated beneath or below something else.
    "Workers dug through the topsoil to reach the underlying rock."
  2. adjective Forming the basic cause or foundation of something, even if not immediately obvious.
    "Rising rents are only a symptom, and the underlying problem is a shortage of homes."
  3. noun In finance, the asset (such as a stock, commodity, or index) whose value determines the price of a derivative contract.
    "The price of the option moves up and down with its underlying."
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underlying in a sentence

  • Workers dug through the topsoil to reach the underlying rock.
  • The underlying layer of ice stayed frozen even when the surface melted.
  • Rising rents are only a symptom, and the underlying problem is a shortage of homes.
  • The underlying reason for the delay was a shortage of parts.

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What is "underlying" in Latin?
"underlying" in Latin is subiacens, fundamentalis, substantialis. underlying means: Situated beneath or below something else.
How do you use "underlying" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers dug through the topsoil to reach the underlying rock." In Latin, "underlying" is subiacens, fundamentalis, substantialis.
Are there other ways to say "underlying" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "underlying": subiacens, fundamentalis, substantialis.
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