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fundamental vs underlying

underlying vs fundamental

fundamental is a noun but underlying is not a noun.

fundamental and underlying both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fundamental Yes Yes No No
underlying No Yes No No
As adjectives, fundamental and underlying are synonyms defined as:
  • fundamental and underlying: being or involving basic facts or principles
Other synonyms of fundamental include rudimentary.
fundamental (noun) underlying (noun)
the lowest tone of a harmonic series
any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business
fundamental (adjective) underlying (adjective)
being or involving basic facts or principles being or involving basic facts or principles
serving as an essential component in the nature of something though not readily apparent
far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something located beneath or below
Difference between fundamental and underlying

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