underlying [ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ]

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adj.在下面的，含蓄的，潜在的

real but not immediately obvious

The underlying theme of the novel is very serious. 小说隐含的主题是十分严肃的。
This word has its underlying meaning. 这个单词有它潜在的含义。