Basal

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: ˈbeɪsəɫ
• Rhymes: -eɪsÉ™l, -eɪzÉ™l

Origin

base + -al

Full definition of basal

Adjective

1. Relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.
2. (chiefly systematics) In a phylogenetic tree, being a group, or member of a group, which diverged earlier.Hittite is a basal Indo-European language.A magnolia is a basal angiosperm.

Derived terms

• basal metabolism
• basal reader

Noun

1. (anatomy) Any basal structure or part

Anagrams

• albas, baals, balas, balsa, sabal