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underlying

[uhn-der-lahy-ing] / ˈʌn dərˌlaɪ ɪŋ /


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In young people, the underlying cause can either be genetic or acquired in some way - after an infection or an allergic reaction to medication, for example.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

At this thickness, the metal undergoes a transition from a strained state caused by the underlying material to a more relaxed atomic arrangement.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

That narrative was always more wishcasting than the underlying electoral reality suggested.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

When they go up this quickly, it’s often more about a frenzy among investors than underlying economic fundamentals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

So long as the underlying bonds remained outstanding, both buyer and seller of credit default swaps were obliged to post collateral, in response to their price movements.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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