CEFR C1

underlying

Translation

根本的な / 潜在的な / 基礎となる

Meaning

Existing or operating beneath the surface; fundamental or basic. It describes something that is not immediately visible but serves as the foundation or cause for something else.

Examples

The underlying assumption of the study is that all participants are truthful.
この研究の根本的な前提は、すべての参加者が正直であるということだ。
We need to address the underlying issues that are causing the conflict.
対立を引き起こしている根本的な問題に対処する必要がある。

Definition

Existing or operating beneath the surface; fundamental or basic. It describes something that is not immediately visible but serves as the foundation or cause for something else.

意味: 表面には現れていないが、物事の根底に存在したり、原因となっていたりする様子。根本的な、潜在的なという意味で使われます。

Examples / 例文

The underlying assumption of the study is that all participants are truthful. — この研究の根本的な前提は、すべての参加者が正直であるということだ。

We need to address the underlying issues that are causing the conflict. — 対立を引き起こしている根本的な問題に対処する必要がある。

There is an underlying tension between the two colleagues. — その二人の同僚の間には、潜在的な緊張感がある。

How to Use Underlying

underlying cause (collocation)

The fundamental reason for an event or situation. — "The underlying cause of the strike was low wages."

underlying assumption (collocation)

A belief accepted as true that forms the basis for an argument. — "The plan is based on the underlying assumption that the economy will grow."

underlying principle (collocation)

A fundamental truth that serves as a foundation. — "The underlying principle of the law is fairness."

underlying issue (collocation)

A basic problem that causes other difficulties. — "We need to address the underlying issue of poverty."