底 — meaning in English

English meaning

• base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
• bottom noun The lowest part of something.
• radix noun The primitive root word or morpheme from which later versions derive; the etymon
• tread verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.

Senses

底 is used for these senses in English:

• base (mathematics) A number raised to the power of an exponent.
• bottom (often, figuratively) The lowest part of a container.
• bottom The lowest part of anything.
• radix (mathematics) The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.

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.

bottom — full definition

1. noun The lowest part of something.
2. noun A person's buttocks.
3. verb To reach the lowest point possible, especially in "bottom out."
4. adj Lowest in position, rank, or order.

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