base meaning in English — backbone, base, basis

English meaning

backbone noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
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.
bed noun A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting on.
cornerstone noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
radix noun The primitive root word or morpheme from which later versions derive; the etymon

base is used for these senses in English:

backbone (countable, figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.
base The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
basis A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
basis (linear algebra) In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.
bed A foundation or supporting surface formed of a fluid.
bed A place, or flat surface or layer, on which something else rests or is laid.
cornerstone (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
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.

noun The column of connected vertebrae running down the back that protects the spinal cord.
noun The essential support or core structure of a system or organization.
noun Firmness of character; courage.

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.

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