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1. (adj.) basal
of, at, or forming the base.
2. basal
forming a basis; fundamental; basic:
a basal reader.
3. basal
indicating a standard low level of activity of an organism, as during total rest.
4. basal
of an amount required to maintain this level.
Etymology: (1820–30)
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1. (adj) radical, basal
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
"basal placentation"; "radical leaves"
2. (adj) basal, base
serving as or forming a base
"the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"
3. (adj) basal, primary
of primary importance
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) basal
relating to, or forming, the base
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