This is the 8391st most frequent Swedish word.
bakomliggande
Underlying or background.
In this sentence, 'bakomliggande' is used as an adjective meaning 'underlying', describing the problem.
Det bakomliggande problemet är svårigheterna att kommunicera.
The underlying issue is difficulties in communication.
Here, 'bakomliggande' is used similarly as a descriptive adjective to denote 'underlying' causes.
Vi bör utforska de bakomliggande orsakerna till beteendet.
We should explore the underlying causes of the behavior.
This usage shows 'bakomliggande' modifying 'faktorer' (factors), explaining it as 'underlying' in nature.