Added 9 October 2026
basal
adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about basal at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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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
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Of or being the essential or basic part.
an elementary need for love and nurturing
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Serving as or forming a base.
the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats