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(satellite adjective) located beneath or below |
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(satellite adjective) in the nature of something though not readily apparent; "shortcomings inherent in our approach"; "an underlying meaning" |
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Synonyms: implicit in, inherent |
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(satellite adjective) being or involving basic facts or principles; "the fundamental laws of the universe"; "a fundamental incompatibility between them"; "these rudimentary truths"; "underlying principles" |
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Synonyms: fundamental, rudimentary |
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