Definitions
- Describing something that is the basis or foundation of something else. - Referring to something that is not immediately apparent but is essential to understanding a situation or concept. - Talking about something that is hidden or implicit but influences the surface-level appearance or behavior.
- Referring to something that is essential or basic to the nature of something. - Describing something that is at the core or foundation of a concept or idea. - Talking about something that is unchanging or immutable, despite other changes or variations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is essential or foundational.
- 2Both words refer to something that is not immediately apparent but is crucial to understanding a situation or concept.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is hidden or implicit but influences the surface-level appearance or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Underlyingly tends to describe something that is specific and limited in scope, while fundamentally can apply to a broader range of concepts or ideas.
- 2Intensity: Fundamentally implies a stronger sense of importance or centrality than underlyingly.
- 3Usage: Underlyingly is less commonly used than fundamentally and may be considered more technical or specialized.
- 4Connotation: Underlyingly has a more neutral connotation, while fundamentally can imply a positive or negative evaluation of the thing being described.
Remember this!
Underlyingly and fundamentally are synonyms that describe something that is essential or foundational to a concept or idea. However, underlyingly tends to describe something specific and limited in scope, while fundamentally can apply to a broader range of concepts or ideas. Additionally, fundamentally implies a stronger sense of importance or centrality than underlyingly, and underlyingly is less commonly used and more technical in nature.
