Term: underlying
underlying (adj) /ˌʌn.dərˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
Similar to: fundamental; core; basic; hidden; root; latent
Definition:
- Real, basic, or fundamental, but not immediately obvious or visible on the surface.
- In finance, referring to the primary asset upon which a derivative contract or security is based.
Translation: pamatā esošs, būtisks, slēpts
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
underlying (adjective)1.
a) lying beneath or below - the underlying rock is shale
b) - basic fundamental an investigation of the underlying issues
2.
evident only on close inspection - implicit
3.
anterior and prior in claim - underlying mortgage
4.
of or being present in deep structure - underlying word order
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
underlying (adjective)of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
SYNONYMS:
abecedarian, basal, basic, beginning, elemental, essential, fundamental, introductory, meat-and-potatoes, rudimental, rudimentary, underlyingRELATED WORDS:
primal, primary, prime, simple; crude, primeval, primitive, primordial, rude, uncomplicated; preliminary, preparatory; crucial, important, keyNEAR ANTONYMS:
complex, sophisticated; complicated, convoluted, detailed, elaborate, extensive, intricate; developed, evolved, high, higher, refined