Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Basal.
Basal - as an adjective
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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radicalBasal - as an adjective satellite
Of or being the essential or basic part
Example: "An elementary need for love and nurturing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elementalelementaryprimaryServing as or forming a base
Example: "The painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baseBasal - as a noun
Base, bottom, minimum
Any basal structure or part
Example Sentences
"The basal temperature of the patient was slightly elevated."
"The basal metabolic rate varies from person to person."
"The basal layer of the skin is where new cells are formed."
"The plant's basal leaves were particularly large."
"The basal area of the tree trunk is measured for forest inventory."
Word Game Points
Is BASAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, basal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BASAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is BASAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, basal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBASAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BASAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, basal is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBASAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
