Possible
Possible adjective - Capable of being done or carried out.
Underlying and possible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Underlying" instead an adjective "Possible".
Nearby Words: possibility, possibly
Underlying
Underlying adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Possible and underlying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Possible" instead an adjective "Underlying".
Both words in one sentence
- Their possible solution is so dangerous that they plan to destroy all records of it after it's used along with making the underlying principles forbidden to anyone but the Kido Corps captain.
Source: Fanfic / A Protector's Pride -
The Anti-Nihilist: The most readily apparent philosophy underlying all of their works, though they do on occasion toy with spirituality, fate, and the possible existence of God.
Source: Creator / The Coen Brothers - The tutorial of the Cyanide Blood Bowl video games explains exactly bugger-all about the underlying mechanics of the game, instead just teaching you (in the most bare-bones way possible) how to use the basic interface.
Source: Tutorial Failure
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