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    underlying

    US /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪɪŋ/

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    UK /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/

    B1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Being the basis, foundation or cause of something
    His love is the underlying cause of his behavior toward her
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To lie or exist beneath
    We will begin underlying rock beneath the house
    adj.AdjectiveBeing the cause or basis of something.
    The underlying cause of the problem is poor communication.
    adj.AdjectivePresent but not obvious; implicit.
    There was an underlying tension in the room.
    adj.AdjectiveReferring to the asset on which a derivative is based.
    The underlying asset of the derivative is a stock.
    adj.AdjectiveSituated beneath something else.
    The underlying rock formation is limestone.

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    What causes cavities? | #aumsum

    01:07What causes cavities? | #aumsum
    • Dentin is a layer underlying the enamel.

      Dentin is a layer underlying the enamel.

    • Dentin is a layer underlying the enamel.

      Dentin is a layer underlying the enamel.

    B2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • I think that we were all really impressed when she talked specifically about looking at it from a standpoint of doing research and seeing the problems that are underlying and causing this issue in order to find out the way to fix them correctly.

      I think that we were all really impressed when she talked specifically about looking at it from a standpoint of doing research and seeing the problems that are underlying and causing this issue in order to find out the way to fix them correctly.

    • THAT ARE UNDERLYING AND CAUSING

      THAT ARE UNDERLYING AND CAUSING

    B1

    What Is Something?

    05:34What Is Something?
    • If you zoom in far enough on anything, you just get 17 particles emerging from underlying fields, playing a game with 4 rules.

      If you zoom in far enough on anything, you just get 17 particles emerging from underlying fields, playing a game with 4 rules.

    B2

    Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream

    09:29Why A $100,000 Salary Can’t Buy The American Dream
    • So that trade off is underlying the new cost of the American Dream.

      So that trade off is underlying the new cost of the American Dream.

    A2

    What Your Brain Is Really Doing When Doing 'Nothing' : The Default Mode Network

    08:31What Your Brain Is Really Doing When Doing 'Nothing' : The Default Mode Network
    • They found not only the same regional brain activation, but also an underlying connectivity between these regions.

      They found not only the same regional brain activation, but also an underlying connectivity between these regions.

    • They found not only the same regional brain activation but also an underlying connectivity between these regions.

      They found not only the same regional brain activation but also an underlying connectivity between these regions.

    B2

    Learn 80% of Perplexity in under 10 minutes!

    09:52Learn 80% of Perplexity in under 10 minutes!
    • This is because even if they use the same underlying model, ChatGPT and Perplexity apply completely different fine-tuning methods.

      This is because even if they use the same underlying model, ChatGPT and Perplexity apply completely different fine-tuning methods.

    • This is because even if they use the same underlying model, ChatGPT and Perplexity apply completely different fine-tuning methods.

      This is because even if they use the same underlying model, ChatGPT and Perplexity apply completely different fine-tuning methods.

    B1

    The Surprising Way People Become Homeless

    02:12The Surprising Way People Become Homeless
    • And while many attribute their lifestyle to laziness, or drug addiction, or a dwindling economy, a new study says that traumatic brain injuries could be an underlying cause.

      And while many attribute their lifestyle to laziness, or drug addiction, or a dwindling economy, a new study says that traumatic brain injuries could be an underlying cause.

    • a dwindling economy - a new study says that traumatic brain injuries could be an underlying

      a dwindling economy - a new study says that traumatic brain injuries could be an underlying

    B1

    Who You're Attracted to Says A Lot About You

    04:06Who You're Attracted to Says A Lot About You
    • Attraction to toxic individuals can be indicative of underlying issues within ourselves, says psychologist Dr. Claire Jack.

      Attraction to toxic individuals can be indicative of underlying issues within ourselves, says psychologist Dr. Claire Jack.

    • Because understanding the underlying many factors that underpin our attractions can help us gain insight into our own personal and guide us in forming deeper and more fulfilling connections with others.

      Because understanding the underlying many factors that underpin our attractions can help us gain insight into our own personal and guide us in forming deeper and more fulfilling connections with others.

    B2

    The laboratory accident that saved 500 million lives | Derek Thompson

    10:20The laboratory accident that saved 500 million lives | Derek Thompson
    • And so their objections to the mandates became conflated with objections to the underlying therapy.

      And so their objections to the mandates became conflated with objections to the underlying therapy.

    • And so their objections to the mandates became conflated with objections to the underlying therapy.

      And so their objections to the mandates became conflated with objections to the underlying therapy.

    B1

    Why Gold Is More Valuable Than Ever Now | WSJ

    05:34Why Gold Is More Valuable Than Ever Now | WSJ
    • The underlying things that are causing worry and driving people to gold, those don't seem to be going away anytime soon.

      The underlying things that are causing worry and driving people to gold, those don't seem to be going away anytime soon.

    • The underlying things that are causing worry and driving people to gold, those don't seem to be going away anytime soon.

      The underlying things that are causing worry and driving people to gold, those don't seem to be going away anytime soon.

    B1