underlying

adjective/ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/CEFR C1

অন্তর্নিহিত, মূলে থাকা

Meaning

Existing as an important but not immediately obvious cause or basis.

Example sentences

  • We must address the underlying cause.আমাদের অবশ্যই অন্তর্নিহিত কারণটি মোকাবিলা করতে হবে।
  • There are underlying problems in the system.ব্যবস্থাটির মূলে সমস্যা রয়েছে।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: fundamental, basic, root

Antonyms: superficial, obvious

Similar words, and what each means

  • fundamental

    মৌলিক, প্রাথমিক

    Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

  • basic

    মৌলিক, প্রাথমিক

    Forming the simplest or most important part.

  • root

    শিকড়, মূল

    The part of a plant that grows under the ground.

Other English words for “অন্তর্নিহিত, মূলে থাকা”

  • implicit

    Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

  • inherent

    Existing as a natural, permanent part of something.

  • intrinsic

    Belonging naturally to something, as part of what it is.

Opposite words

  • superficial

    উপরিভাগের; ভাসাভাসা

    Only on the surface, or not going into anything deeply.

  • obvious

    স্পষ্ট, সুস্পষ্ট

    Easy to see or understand; clear.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

  • underprepositionনিচে, তলায়

“underlying” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “underlying” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • অন্তর্নিহিত, মূলে থাকা
    • • উজ্জ্বল, ঝলমলে
    • • খিটখিটে, বদমেজাজি
    • • সময়োপযোগী, যথাসময়ের
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    অন্তর্নিহিত, মূলে থাকা — underlying (adjective) — অন্তর্নিহিত, মূলে থাকা. Existing as an important but not immediately obvious cause or basis.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “underlying”?

    • • fundamental
    • • hospitable
    • • indifferent
    • • mellow
    Show the answer

    fundamental — fundamental — মৌলিক, প্রাথমিক. Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.

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