adverb
- in a way that exists as a foundation or basis; fundamentally
Usage: formal; academic
Examples
- The economy is underlyingly strong despite recent fluctuations.
- Her confidence was underlyingly shaken by the criticism.
- The research shows that the problem is underlyingly structural.
- Though he seemed calm, he was underlyingly anxious about the results.
- The market trends are underlyingly positive for long-term investors.