basilar

/ˈbæsələr/
adjective
  1. Relating to or situated at the base of something, especially a part of the body or a structure.
    • Doctors examined the basilar region of the skull for any fractures.
    • The basilar artery supplies blood to important parts of the brain.
    • The basilar membrane in the ear helps us hear different sound frequencies.
  2. Fundamental or basic; forming the foundation of something.
    • Understanding grammar is a basilar skill for learning any language.
    • The course covers the basilar concepts of physics before moving to advanced topics.
    • These basilar principles of democracy are taught in every civics class.
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