Base

/bˈe‌ɪs/

/ˈbeɪs/

Définition et Signification de "base"

base

ADJECTIF

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

serving as or forming a base

of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

debased; not genuine

illegitimate

(used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal

not adhering to ethical or moral principles

*** before anything extra is added

Base

NOM

base

(baseball) any of the four stations that the runner must reach to score a run

base

a place with buildings and facilities for military operations and activities

base

the bottom portion or support of a column, pillar, or structure, providing stability and transitioning between the column and the ground or foundation

What is a "base"?

A base is the bottom part of a column or pillar that provides support and stability. It is designed to distribute the weight of the column evenly across the surface beneath it, ensuring that the structure remains secure. Bases can vary in shape and style, often featuring decorative elements that enhance the overall appearance of the column. In classical architecture, bases are typically wider than the column itself, creating a solid foundation and adding to the visual balance of the structure.

base

(chemistry) a substance that can accept protons, donate electrons, or release hydroxide ions in aqueous solution

base

a support or foundation

base

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

base

a lower limit

base

(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment

base

the bottom part of a particular thing

base

bottom

foot

base

(electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector

base

a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit

base

the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area

base

the principal ingredient of a mixture

base

the form to which affixes or other morphological operations are added to create a new word

What is a "base"?

A base is the core part of a word to which affixes, such as prefixes or suffixes, can be added. It typically carries the main meaning of the word and can stand alone as a complete word or be combined with other morphemes to create derivatives. For example, in the word "unhappiness", the base is "happy", which conveys the primary meaning, while the prefix "un-" and the suffix "-ness" modify that meaning. Understanding the base of a word is essential for analyzing its structure and for recognizing how different forms and meanings can be derived from it in a language.

base

a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries

base

the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end

base

(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place

base

the most important or necessary part of something

base

the side of a geometric shape, usually the one considered as the bottom, from which the height is measured

base

a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA)

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