Sekirov Dictionary

basal

UK [ˈbeɪsəɫ]US [ˈbeɪzəɫ]

adjective 4
noun 2
forms 3

adjective4

•
Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.
- This is the basal idea.
- The organism needs more energy on basal maintenance.
•
Associated with the base of an organism or structure.
- In the spring, basal leaves emerge from a stout taproot.
Of a minimal level that is necessary for maintaining the health or life of an organism.
•
In a phylogenetic tree, being a group, or member of a group, which diverged earlier. The earliest clade to branch in a larger clade.
- Hittite is a basal Indo-European language.
- A magnolia is a basal angiosperm.

noun2

base, bottom, minimum
Any basal structure or part

forms

basals · more basal · most basal

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