Wordiyobas
GreekVariants
basbase
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Greek basis (step, foundation, pedestal), related to bainein (to step, go). Forms foundational vocabulary — base/basis (foundation), basic (fundamental), database (organized foundation of information), and abase (to lower the base, humiliate). The 'stepping' origin connects to the idea that a foundation is what you stand on.
Associated Words
abase
To degrade or humiliate someone
GREC2
basic
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement; Necessary, essential for life or some process
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFL
basically
In the most important or fundamental way; used to summarize a statement
NGSL 2kA2
basis
A physical base or foundation
NGSL 1kIELTSB1
database
An organized collection of structured information stored electronically
NGSL 3kIELTSB2