underlying

US /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
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mendasar, pokok

forming a foundation or basis; fundamental

:
The underlying cause of the problem was a lack of communication.
Penyebab mendasar dari masalah itu adalah kurangnya komunikasi.
There is an underlying tension in their relationship.
Ada ketegangan mendasar dalam hubungan mereka.