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English adjective: basal | |||
| 1. | basal 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 | ||
| Samples | Basal placentation. Radical leaves. | ||
| Synonyms | radical | ||
| Domain category | botany, phytology | ||
| Antonyms | cauline | ||
| 2. | basal serving as or forming a base | ||
| Samples | The painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats. | ||
| Synonyms | base | ||
| Similar | basic | ||
| Antonyms | incidental, incident | ||
| 3. | basal of primary importance | ||
| Synonyms | primary | ||
| Similar | essential | ||
| Antonyms | inessential, unessential | ||
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