as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
many students lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic
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Recent Examples of basal
But a host of other parts of the brain—including the fornix, basal ganglia, thalamus, amygdala, caudate nucleus, and prefrontal cortex—also play a role in consolidating and storing longer term memories.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that controls movement.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Amazingly, many of the 100-year-old-plus trees had significant basal scars but were still thriving.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
These are known as basal scars.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that controls movement.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Amazingly, many of the 100-year-old-plus trees had significant basal scars but were still thriving.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
These are known as basal scars.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basal
Adjective
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Since Amazon unveiled Project Kuiper in 2019, officials at the retail giant have been shy about showing even the most basic imagery of their satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
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In 2024, nurses on horseback delivered aid to Appalachian communities who had been cut off from basic care and services in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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That really elementary approach to writing is one of my favorite things.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at elementary and intermediate schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Doing the most rudimentary exercise in a cap system would show that overall economic parity would change little.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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To do this, a small team at the automaker’s Weissach development center outfitted the Martini silver vehicle with rudimentary exhaust mufflers, additional mirrors, side indicators, a horn, and even a spare wheel hidden away beneath the rear clamshell.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hudson was in attendance at his introductory press conference.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Depending on the institution, AP scores may allow students to test out of introductory courses, fulfill general education requirements, or even graduate early—potentially saving them thousands of dollars in tuition.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes, pet names function as emotional wallpaper, concealing underlying issues rather than addressing them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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However, conversations may not always extend to the broader spectrum of symptoms, including severe pain or irregular periods, which can signal underlying conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This episode raises fundamental questions beyond Harvard concerning the Constitution and the meaning of education.—
Larry P. Arnn,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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And because all that graininess is fundamental to unamplified music, the way a brushstroke is to painting, a trio of dead composers sounded very much alive.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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“Basal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basal. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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