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underlying

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Forming a deeper basis or cause, sometimes not immediately obvious.

The workshop examined the underlying assumptions behind each proposal.
Dictionary practice example.
An underlying assumption in the packing process treated a filled-looking tray as proof that every required piece was present.
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