Adjectives

(s)implicit in, inherent, underlyingin the nature of something though not readily apparent“shortcomings inherent in our approach”, “an underlying meaning”
(s)underlyinglocated beneath or below
(s)fundamental, rudimentary, underlyingbeing or involving basic facts or principles“the fundamental laws of the universe”, “a fundamental incompatibility between them”, “these rudimentary truths”, “underlying principles”