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Meaning of word basal from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
basal adjective
Meaning : 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.
Example :
Basal placentation.
Radical leaves.
Synonyms : radical
Especially of leaves. Growing on a stem especially on the upper part of a stem.
Cauline leaves.cauline
Meaning : Of or being the essential or basic part.
Example :
An elementary need for love and nurturing.
A basal reader.
Synonyms : elemental, elementary, primary
Meaning : Serving as or forming a base.
Example :
The painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats.
Synonyms : base
