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Underlying

Adjective Medium
English: (Especially of a cause or reason) important in the situation but not always obvious or stated directly.
Explanation: Refers to something that is fundamental or hidden but forms the basis of a situation or problem.

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"We need to address the underlying causes of poverty, not just the symptoms."

fundamental basic inherent hidden foundational implicit primary
superficial apparent external obvious explicit visible

"Underlying" is what "lies under" the surface, not immediately visible.

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