Basal — synonyms, definition

1. basal (a)

basic bottom central crucial elemental elementary essential fundamental key simple uncomplicated

2. basal (Adjective)

base primary radical

basal (Adjective) — (botany) 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. ex. "basal placentation"

basal (Adjective) — Serving as or forming a base. ex. "the painter applied a basal coat followed by two finishing coats"

basal (Adjective) — Of primary importance.