underlying vs inherent

underlying and inherent both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
underlying	No	Yes	No	No
inherent	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, underlying and inherent are synonyms defined as:

underlying and inherent: in the nature of something though not readily apparent

Other synonyms of underlying include implicit in.

underlying (adjective)	inherent (adjective)
being or involving basic facts or principles	in the nature of something though not readily apparent
in the nature of something though not readily apparent	existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
located beneath or below