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underlying
adjective
(un-der-ly-ing)
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
Synonyms:
implicit in,
inherent
,
Examples:
An underlying meaning.
underlying
adjective
(un-der-ly-ing)
being or involving basic facts or principles
Synonyms:
fundamental
,
rudimentary
,
Examples:
Underlying principles.
underlying
adjective
(un-der-ly-ing)
located beneath or below
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
latent
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
main
,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
totalized
,
related
,
underlying
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