basal

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basal Definition

• (a) 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"
• (s) serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"
• (s) of primary importance; "basic truths"

basal Synonyms

• basal
• base
• basic
• primary
• radical