Basal
[ˈbeɪsəɫ]
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Basal
adjective
- Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.
"A basal reader is a kind of book that is used to teach reading."
- Associated with the base of an organism or structure.
"In the spring, basal leaves emerge from a stout taproot."
- Of a minimal level that is necessary for maintaining the health or life of an organism.
"a basal diet"
- In a phylogenetic tree, being a group, or member of a group, which diverged earlier. The earliest clade to branch in a larger clade.
"A magnolia is a basal angiosperm."
Anagrams of Basal
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
b3
a1
s1
a1
l1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Basal
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Basal"
Basal is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "basal" can be rearranged to form 5 other valid words.
Using "Basal" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "basal" is a low-scoring word.