basal
/ˈbeɪsəl/
noun
- A basic or fundamental part or element.
- The basals of the theory are easy to understand.
- The course covers the basals of grammar and sentence structure.
- She learned the basals of cooking before trying complex recipes.
adjective
- Relating to or forming the base or foundation of something; basic or fundamental.
- Understanding addition is a basal skill for learning more advanced math.
- The company's basal principles include honesty and customer service.
- The basal layer of the skin is where new cells are produced.
- In medicine, referring to the minimum level of a bodily function or substance when the body is at rest.
- A basal metabolic rate test helps determine how many calories you burn at rest.
- His basal insulin level was too low, so he needed treatment.
- The doctor measured her basal heart rate while she was lying down.
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