underlying
intermediateB2/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/ · un-der-ly-ing
forming the basis or foundation of something.
Meanings
forming the basis or foundation of something.
کسی چیز کی بنیاد یا اساس بننا۔
بنیادی
bunyadi
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Common Collocations
- underlying causes
- underlying principles
- underlying issues
Example Sentences
The underlying cause of the problem needs to be addressed.
مسئلے کی بنیادی وجہ کو حل کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
Maslay ki bunyadi wajah ko hal karne ki zaroorat hai.
Understanding the underlying principles of physics is essential for this course.
اس کورس کے لیے طبیعیات کے بنیادی اصولوں کو سمجھنا ضروری ہے۔
Is course ke liye fiziks ke bunyadi usoolon ko samajhna zaroori hai.
The researcher focused on the underlying issues in the community.
تحقیقی کار نے کمیونٹی میں بنیادی مسائل پر زور دیا۔
Tehqeeqi kaar ne community mein bunyadi masail par zor diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'underlying' as lying under the surface, just like the foundation of a house.
Imagine a house with a visible foundation buried underground.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو پہچاننا ہے سادگی میں، نیچے کی تہہ میں چپے ہوئے راز دیکھو۔
Khud ko pehchan-na hai saadgi mein, Neeche ki tah mein chhupay huay raaz dekho.
To recognize oneself in simplicity, Look at the hidden secrets beneath the surface.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نہ چھوڑو، صحیح راہ پر رہو۔
Na chhoro, sahi raah par raho.
Don't abandon, stay on the right path.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "underlicgan" — to lie beneath
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from Old English roots, describing something that lies beneath the surface.