基礎 — 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.
- basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
- found verb Past tense and past participle of "find."
- foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
- groundwork noun The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.
Senses
基礎 is used for these senses in English:
- base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
- basic Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
- basis An underlying condition or circumstance.
- found To begin building.
- 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.
- groundwork The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
base — full definition
- noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
- verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
- adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
basic — full definition
- adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
- adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
- noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.