Basal Meaning
[ˈbeɪsəɫ]Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjBasic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.
adjAssociated with the base of an organism or structure.
Sentence Examples
I'm keeping a record of basal body temperature.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ layer of the skin is where new cells are formed regularly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The study focused on the ____ metabolic rate of the various animals.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English base Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English basal From base + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ layer of the skin is where new cells are formed regularly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The study focused on the ____ metabolic rate of the various animals.