underlying
US /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
1.
asas, mendasar
forming a foundation or basis; fundamental
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The underlying cause of the problem was a lack of communication.
Punca asas masalah itu adalah kekurangan komunikasi.
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There is an underlying tension in their relationship.
Terdapat ketegangan asas dalam hubungan mereka.