base
Old Frenchbottom, foundation, the lowest supporting part
About This Root
From Old French base (bottom, foundation), via Latin basis. The French-transmitted variant of the Greek bas- root. Produces compound words — baseball (game played on bases), basement (below the base level), and debase (to lower in quality/value). Functions primarily as an English combining form in compound nouns rather than a classical root.
Associated Words · 5
base
To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of; Something from which other things extend; a foundation; Low in height; short
baseball
A popular team sport played with a bat and ball; the ball used in this sport
basement
The floor of a building below ground level
debase
To lower the quality, value, or character of something
standards-based
Designed or operating according to established official standards