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Hanuman_2000 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Underlying

Hello,

1.Underlying the structure of a database is the data model.


What function does the world 'underlying' have here? (adjective or verb)

what is the meaning of the sentence (1) here?

Does it mean 'The basis of the structure of a database is the data model.'?

Thanks.

  

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[ Underlying] the structure of a database is the data model. The underlined is a gerund-participle non-finite clause functioning as the subject of the sentence. The bracketed part is the head of the clause.

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  • [ Underlying] the structure of a database is the data model.
  • The underlined is a gerund-participle non-finite clause functioning as the subject of the sentence.
  • The bracketed part is the head of the clause.
  • The boldfaced part (a noun phrase) is the complement of the verb "underlying".
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hanuman_20001.[Underlying] the structure of a database is the data model.

The underlined is a gerund-participle non-finite clause functioning as the subject of the sentence. The bracketed part is the head of the clause. The boldfaced part (a noun phrase) is the complement of the verb "underlying".

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