Search Result:basal


KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋbesL 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊbeisl 〕


Overview of adj basal

The adj basal has 3 senses


  • radical, basal -- (especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem; "basal placentation"; "radical leaves")

  • basal, base -- (serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats")

  • basal, primary -- (of primary importance)