Definition of "base"
- noun
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; (Basis).
A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
A basic but essential component or ingredient.
Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds, having bitter taste, that turn red litmus blue, and react with acids to form salts.
Important areas in games and sports.
The lowermost part of a column, between the shaft and the pedestal or pavement.
A nucleotide's nucleobase in the context of a DNA or RNA biopolymer.
The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ where it is attached to its support.
The name of the controlling terminal of a bipolar transistor (BJT).
The lowest side of a in a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
A number raised to the power of an exponent.
Alternative to radix.
The set of sets from which a topology is generated.
A topological space, looked at in relation to one of its covering spaces, fibrations, or bundles.
A cheerleader who stays on the ground.
A morpheme (or morphemes) that serves as a basic foundation on which affixes can be attached.
- verb
To have as its foundation or starting point.
To be located (at a particular place).
- adjective
Low in height; short.
Of low value or degree.
Of low social standing or rank; vulgar, common.
Morally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
Designating those metals which are not classed as precious or noble.
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