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base — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • 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.
  • foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
  • mound noun A raised pile or hill of earth, often built up rather than natural.
  • radix noun The primitive root word or morpheme from which later versions derive; the etymon

Senses

base is used for these senses in English:

  • base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
  • base The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
  • base (geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
  • basis A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
  • basis An underlying condition or circumstance.
  • basis (linear algebra) In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.
  • foundation (cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.
  • ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.

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.

basis — full definition

  1. noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
  2. noun A regular pattern or frequency with which something is done.

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