underlying philosophy

collocation in English

meaningsofunderlyingandphilosophy

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underlying
adjective[before noun]
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/ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/us
/ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
real but not ...
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philosophy
noun
uk
/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/us
/fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of ...
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(Definition ofunderlyingandphilosophyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Again, the objective description of the language is theunderlyingphilosophy.
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Itsunderlyingphilosophyis misconceived.
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That seems to be theunderlyingphilosophy.
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I am not entirely happy with itsunderlyingphilosophy.
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That is theunderlyingphilosophyof the allowance.
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I do not understand theunderlyingphilosophyof the clause.
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Theunderlyingphilosophywas the product of extensive consultation.
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That is theunderlyingphilosophyof the legislation.
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That is theunderlyingphilosophybehind the clause.
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They do not reflect any difference in theunderlyingphilosophy.
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This paper presents an introduction to theunderlyingphilosophyof the 'object-centric' view and shows how it supports a visual state machine type representation.
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This clause is based on the wrongunderlyingphilosophyand the wrong legislative theory.
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Whatunderlyingphilosophyshould be the basis of our regional policy?
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I hope that this is a sufficient statement of theunderlyingphilosophy.
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However, theunderlyingphilosophyis perhaps even more important than the specific provisions.
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Our policies have made it possible; ourunderlyingphilosophyhas made it inevitable.
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While the legislation has no explicit prohibitions on cross-media ownership, theunderlyingphilosophyis clear.
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The doubts also concern theunderlyingphilosophybehind the youth service.
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I support the proposed legislation'sunderlyingphilosophyof rights and responsibilities.
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Most people accept itsunderlyingphilosophy, but everybody seems to have some reservations.
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That must be contrary to theunderlyingphilosophyof foreign aid.
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Thatunderlyingphilosophyhas been very effective in all our public services.
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I believe that theunderlyingphilosophyneeds to be carefully scrutinised.
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Again, that is theunderlyingphilosophyand basis of the devolved settlement.
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I find that an extremely compelling argument for reviewing theunderlyingphilosophyof safeguards.
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