perusta — meaning in English

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.
• basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
• foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
• fundamental adj Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.
• ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
• groundwork noun The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.
• primary adj Most important; main.

Senses

perusta is used for these senses in English:

• base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
• basic An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
• basis A physical base or foundation.
• foundation That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
• fundamental (generic, singular) A basic truth, elementary concept, principle, rule, or law. An individual fundamental will often serve as a building block used to form a complex idea.
• ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
• groundwork The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
• primary A base or fundamental component; something that is irreducible.

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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