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base

/beɪs/ noun

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In Latin: solum Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about base at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Something from which other things extend; a foundation. A supporting, lower or bottom component of a structure or object.
  2. A supporting, lower or bottom component of a structure or object.
  3. The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.

verb

  1. To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
  2. To be located (at a particular place).
    Troops have been based in Munich since the end of World War II.
  3. To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

adjective

  1. Low in height; short.
  2. Low in place or position.
  3. Of low value or degree.

noun

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Origin

From Middle English base, bas, baas, from Old French base, from Latin basis, from Ancient Greek βάσις (básis). Doublet of basis and bass.

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