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underlying in Portuguese

underlying in Portuguese is subjacente, implícito — underlying means situated beneath or below something else.

underlying in Portuguese

subjacente
adj
implicit
implícito
adj
implicit

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."

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 Portuguese?

"underlying" in Portuguese is subjacente, implícito. 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 Portuguese, "underlying" is subjacente, implícito.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "underlying": subjacente, implícito.

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