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basal

/'b/eI/s/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. 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

    adj.all

    Examples
    Basal placentation.
    Synonyms radical
    Antonyms cauline

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Relating to, or forming, the base.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. serving as or forming a base

    adj.all

    Synonyms base

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. of primary importance

    adj.all

    Synonyms capital primary

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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