Question

underlying Cars were covered with clear-coat finish at the factory to protect the underlying paint from fading.

Accepted Answer

adj. existing under the surface of sth else

word	underlying
part_of_speech	adj.
e.g.	Cars were covered with clear-coat finish at the factory to protect the underlying paint from fading.
explanation	existing under the surface of sth else

Underlying Adj Cars Covered Clear Coat Finish Factory Protect