Definition of
basal has definitions from the fields of botany,education
1
[ adjective ] of primary importance

Synonyms

basic primary

Examples

"basic truths"

Related terms

essential

2
[ adjective ] serving as or forming a base

Synonyms

base

Examples

"the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"

Related terms

basic

3
[ adjective ] (education) of elementary education

Synonyms

basic beginning primary abecedarian

Examples

"a basal reader" "children in the beginning reading classes" "the primary grades"

Related terms

elementary

4
[ adjective ] (botany) especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem

Synonyms

radical

Examples

"basal placentation" "radical leaves"

Related terms

cauline botany

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

B EY1 S AH0 L

Similar Spelling

Baisley Basle basil Basel bagel Bazile Baxley Basley Basile basely Bakley Bagley baycol Basilio Basilia bacilli

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