base

Old French

noun
Definitions
  • base bottom part, supporting part

Etymology

Derived from Latin basis (base, foundation) derived from Ancient Greek βάσις (step, foundation, base).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βάσις

Gloss

step, foundation, base

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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