podstawa — 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.
- foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
- ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
- keystone noun The central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones in place.
- pillar noun A tall vertical post, usually supporting part of a building.
- primary adj Most important; main.
- radix noun The primitive root word or morpheme from which later versions derive; the etymon
Senses
podstawa is used for these senses in English:
- base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
- 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.
- basic An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
- basis A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
- 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.
- ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
- keystone (architecture) The top stone of an arch.
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.