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underlying

/ˌʌndəlˈa‍ɪɪŋ/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+noun;verbDifficulty 3/5
Definition

A formal academic word used in contexts involving underlying.

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A formal academic word used in contexts involving underlying.

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The term “underlying” commonly appears in academic texts and PTE practice.

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