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1. basal
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsəl'] serving as or forming a base.
Synonyms
- basic
Antonyms
- unimportant
- derived
Etymology
- -al (English)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Rhymes with Basal
- kasal
How do you pronounce basal?
Pronounce basal as ˈbeɪsəl.
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Sentences with basal
1. Noun, singular or mass
If not, it could be a change in your basal metabolism, also called resting energy expenditure.
2. Adjective
Once you arrive at your basal metabolic rate, multiply this number by your current activity level.
2. basal
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsəl'] 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.
Antonyms
- last
Etymology
- -al (English)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. basal
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsəl'] of primary importance.
Synonyms
- essential
Antonyms
- secondary
- unoriginal
Etymology
- -al (English)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))