Basal Definition

basal
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; "basal placentation"; "radical leaves"
  2. serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"
  3. of primary importance

Synonyms for basal

abecedarian

alphabetically arranged (as for beginning readers) a novice learning the rudiments of some subject a 16th century sect

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base

serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats" of low birth or station

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basic

pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients

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beginning

serving to begin; "the beginning canto of the poem"; "the first verse" the event consisting of the start of something

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essential

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary; "essential tools and materials

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primary

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary; "primary goals"; "a primary effect

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radical

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; "extremist political views"; "radical opinions on education

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"Basal" in song lyrics

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  • "what is basal"
    AOL — AOL
  • "gastric analysis basal"
    AOL — AOL

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