Underlying goal 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 Goal


  • (noun) something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
  • (noun) the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
  • (noun) game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points