Definition of basal

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • basal is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • basal is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • basal is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of basal


  • 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 (adjective)

    Examples

    1. basal placentation

    Synonyms

    1. radical
  • serving as or forming a base (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. base
  • of or being the essential or basic part (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a basal reader

    Synonyms

    1. elemental
    2. elementary
    3. primary

See definition of basal in Merriam Webster