underlying

adj 1: in the nature of something though not readily apparent;

"shortcomings inherent in our approach"; "an

underlying meaning" [syn: {implicit in(p)}, {inherent}]

2: located beneath or below

3: being or involving basic facts or principles; "the

fundamental laws of the universe"; "a fundamental

incompatibility between them"; "these rudimentary truths";

"underlying principles" [syn: {fundamental}, {rudimentary}]