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I 1. [beis] noun1) (the foundation, support, or lowest part (of something), or the surface on which something is standing: the base of the statue; the base of the triangle; the base of the tree.) fundament; fod2) (the main ingredient of a mixture: This paint has oil as a base.) basis; base3) (a headquarters, starting-point etc: an army base.) base; udgangspunkt2. verb((often with on) to use as a foundation, starting-point etc: I base my opinion on evidence; Our group was based in Paris.) basere; have base- baselessII [beis] adjective(wicked or worthless: base desires.) primitiv; simpel; vulgær- basely- baseness* * *I 1. [beis] noun1) (the foundation, support, or lowest part (of something), or the surface on which something is standing: the base of the statue; the base of the triangle; the base of the tree.) fundament; fod2) (the main ingredient of a mixture: This paint has oil as a base.) basis; base3) (a headquarters, starting-point etc: an army base.) base; udgangspunkt2. verb((often with on) to use as a foundation, starting-point etc: I base my opinion on evidence; Our group was based in Paris.) basere; have base- baselessII [beis] adjective(wicked or worthless: base desires.) primitiv; simpel; vulgær- basely- baseness
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baseness — Ⅰ. base [1] ► NOUN 1) the lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests. 2) a foundation, support, or starting point: the town s economic base collapsed. 3) the main place where a person works or stays. 4) a centre of… … English terms dictionary
baseness — noun see base III … New Collegiate Dictionary
baseness — noun a) The quality or condition of being base. b) The quality of being unworthy to hold virtues or value. Syn: amorality, crass, depravity Ant: honor … Wiktionary
baseness — noun unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values • Syn: ↑sordidness, ↑contemptibility, ↑despicableness, ↑despicability • Derivationally related forms: ↑despicable (for: ↑despicability) … Useful english dictionary
base — I. /beɪs / (say bays) noun 1. the bottom of anything, considered as its support; that on which a thing stands or rests. 2. a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis. 3. Architecture a. the part of a column on which the shaft… …
base — I. noun (plural bases) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin basis, from Greek, step, base, from bainein to go more at come Date: 13th century 1. a. (1) the lower part of a wall, pier, or column considered as a separate… … New Collegiate Dictionary
base — base1 noun 1》 the lowest part of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported. ↘Architecture the part of a column between the shaft and pedestal or pavement. ↘Botany & Zoology the end at which a part or organ is… … English new terms dictionary
base — Ⅰ. base [1] ► NOUN 1) the lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests. 2) a foundation, support, or starting point: the town s economic base collapsed. 3) the main place where a person works or stays. 4) a centre of… … English terms dictionary
based — Ⅰ. base [1] ► NOUN 1) the lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests. 2) a foundation, support, or starting point: the town s economic base collapsed. 3) the main place where a person works or stays. 4) a centre of… … English terms dictionary
contemptibility — noun unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values • Syn: ↑baseness, ↑sordidness, ↑despicableness, ↑despicability • Derivationally related forms: ↑despicable (for: ↑despicability), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
despicability — noun unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values • Syn: ↑baseness, ↑sordidness, ↑contemptibility, ↑despicableness • Derivationally related forms: ↑despicable, ↑despicable (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary