basal

The word “basal” has 2 syllables: ba-sal

It's pronounced as /ˈbeɪ.səl/

What is synonym and antonym for basal?

In the thesaurus, “basal” has 31 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for basal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for basal

abecedarian
basic
beginning
crucial
crude
easy
elemental
elementary
essential
fundamental
important
initial
introductory
key
lowest
meat-and-potatoes
necessary
preliminary
preparatory
primal
primary
prime
primeval
primitive
primordial
rude
rudimental
rudimentary
simple
uncomplicated
underlying

Antonyms for basal

advanced
complex
complicated
convoluted
detailed
developed
elaborate
evolved
extensive
high
higher
intricate
refined
sophisticated

Meanings of basal

noun
1. Base, bottom, minimum.
2. Any basal structure or part.
adjective
1. Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.
2. Associated with the base of an organism or structure.
3. Of a minimal level that is necessary for maintaining the health or life of an organism.
4. In a phylogenetic tree, being a group, or member of a group, which diverged earlier. The earliest clade to branch in a larger clade.

Example Sentences

The doctor explained the importance of basal metabolic rate in weight management.
Basal cells in the skin help with regeneration and healing.
The patient received basal insulin to control blood sugar levels.
Understanding basal respiration is crucial for studying cellular function.
The plant’s growth starts from the basal part of the stem.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to basal, such as: abecedarian, advanced, basic, beginning, complex, complicated, convoluted.

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