Covert and Underlying

Covert adjective - Screened or sequestered from view.

Underlying and covert are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Underlying" instead an adjective "Covert".

Nearby Words: covertly, coverture

Underlying adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.

Covert and underlying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Covert" instead an adjective "Underlying".