Underlying concept Synonyms

Definitions for Underlying


  • (adjective) of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
  • (adjective) in the nature of something though not readily apparent
  • (adjective) being or involving basic facts or principles

Definitions for Concept


  • (noun) an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
  • (noun) something imagined or pictured in the mind
  • (noun) an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances