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(satellite adjective) of primary importance; "basic truths" |
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Synonyms: basic, primary |
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(satellite adjective) serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats" |
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Synonyms: base |
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(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; "basal placentation"; "radical leaves" |
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Synonyms: radical |
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(satellite adjective) of elementary education; "a basal reader"; "children in the beginning reading classes"; "the primary grades" |
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Synonyms: abecedarian, basic, beginning, primary |
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