Basal - Definition

adj 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; "basal placentation";
"radical leaves" [syn: radical, basal] [ant:
cauline]
2: serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base
coat followed by two finishing coats" [syn: basal, base]
3: of primary importance [syn: basal, primary]