underlying cause

Examples (10)

• Doctors are trying to determine the underlying cause of his chronic fatigue.
• Therapy can help uncover the underlying cause of a person's anxiety.
• We must address the underlying cause of poverty, not just its symptoms.
• The investigation revealed that a software bug was the underlying cause of the system failure.
• Climate change is often cited as the underlying cause of more frequent extreme weather events.
• The report identified several underlying causes for the company's financial decline.
• What do you believe is the underlying cause of this sudden drop in sales?
• While the immediate trigger was a minor argument, the underlying cause of their breakup was a lack of trust.
• Without more research, the underlying cause of the disease will remain a mystery.
• It is often difficult to pinpoint the single underlying cause of a complex social issue.