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kanta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
  • contention noun A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
  • counterfoil noun the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub
  • derivation noun A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
  • head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  • heel noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
  • point of view noun The particular way a person thinks about or judges something, shaped by their own position, experience or interests.
  • population noun The total number of people living in a particular place.
  • position noun A place or location where something or someone is.
  • radix noun The primitive root word or morpheme from which later versions derive; the etymon
  • root noun The underground part of a plant that anchors it and draws in water and nutrients.
  • stance noun The way someone stands, including their posture and the position of their feet.
  • stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
  • strain verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
  • stub noun A short remaining piece of something after the main part has been used, cut, or removed.

Senses

kanta is used for these senses in English:

  • base (botany) The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ where it is attached to its support.
  • base (geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
  • base (mathematics) A number raised to the power of an exponent.
  • contention A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
  • counterfoil the part of a cheque that is retained in the chequebook as a record; a stub
  • derivation That from which a thing is derived.
  • head The population of game.
  • head The end of a nail, screw, bolt, or similar fastener which is opposite the point; usually blunt and relatively wide.

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.

basis — full definition

  1. noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
  2. noun A regular pattern or frequency with which something is done.

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