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základ — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • basic adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
  • cornerstone noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
  • rudiment noun A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.

Senses

základ is used for these senses in English:

  • base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
  • basic A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
  • cornerstone (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
  • ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
  • rudiment (often, _, in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

basic — full definition

  1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
  2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
  3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.

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