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
- 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.
basis — full definition
- noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
- noun A regular pattern or frequency with which something is done.