basilar

English

/ˈbæsɪlə/, /ˈbæsəlɚ/

adj
Definitions
  • Of, pertaining to, or located at a base, but especially at the base of the skull or a lung.
  • Lower; inferior; base.

Etymology

Borrowed from French basilaire derived from Latin basis (base, foundation).

Origin

Latin

basis

Gloss

base, foundation

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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