Definition
Meaning of 'basal'
Meaning of 'basal' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Basal 
[ a.]
- Relating to, or forming, the base. [ a.]Meaning of 'basal' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. basal [ a]
[ a]Meaning (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
- 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
Example in sentence:
- basal placentation;
- radical leaves
2. basal [ s]
[ s]Meaning (2):
- of or being the essential or basic part
- of or being the essential or basic part
Example in sentence:
- a basal reader;
- an elementary need for love and nurturing
Meaning (3):
- serving as or forming a base
- serving as or forming a base
Example in sentence:
- the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats
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