| 【bas- bat-, ba-】 are a [English Root word(stem)] from the Greek word(s) "basis," "bema," "bematos," "bates," "bathron," and "bainein." It carries the basic meaning of "step," "foundation," "to go," and "walk." |
[English words in the top 5000 most frequently used containing the root "bas- bat-, ba-"]
base ****[512] The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
baseball ***[2826] In America, baseball is a game played by two teams of nine players. Each player from one team hits a ball with a bat and then tries to run around three bases and get to the home base before the other team can get the ball back.
based ***[2314] used to describe the base or basis of something
basement **[4090] The basement of a building is a floor built partly or completely below ground level.
basic ****[850] You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
basically ****[1179] You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
basis ****[1543] If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
database **[4220] A database is a collection of data that is stored in a computer and that can easily be used and added to.
[WORD ROOT]root bas
[VARIATIONS OF ROOT] bas, bat, base, betes, basis, bass
[ETYMOLOGY]root (Greek) basis, bema, bematos, bates, bathron, bainein
[MEANING]root step, foundation, to go, walk
【DETAILs OF ORIGIN(ETYMOLOGY】
- 【Greek】 basis [from bainein] a stepping, a step, that on which one steps or stands, pedestal
- 【Greek】 bema
- 【Greek】 bematos
- 【Greek】 bates [from -batos] one that goes, one that treads (in some manner), one that is based
- 【Greek】 bathron
- 【Greek】 bainein to go, walk, step
- 【Latin】 basis [from bainein] a stepping, a step, that on which one steps or stands, pedestal
- 【Latin】 bassus short, low
Please see the Word information in detail as follows;
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base ★★★★[512] noun from base
【DEFINITION】 The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
【pl.】 bases
【SYNONYM】 basis
【ROOTs】 base(bas); step, foundation
【Etymology】 《Greek basis》 [from bainein] a stepping, a step, that on which one steps or stands, pedestal
【First Known Meaning】 bottom of anything considered as its support, foundation, pedestal
【DERIVATIVEs】 basal, base, basely, baseness, basic, basically, basis
baseball ★★★[2826] noun from baseball 〈 ball
【DEFINITION】 In America, baseball is a game played by two teams of nine players. Each player from one team hits a ball with a bat and then tries to run around three bases and get to the home base before the other team can get the ball back.
【pl.】 baseballs
【COMPOSITION】 base + ball
【ROOTs】 ⑴ base(bas); step, foundation ⑵ ball; ball
【Etymology】 《Old High German bal》 ball
【DERIVATIVEs】 baseballer, baseballism, baseballist, baseball
based ★★★[2314] adjective from base
【DEFINITION】 ① used to describe the base or basis of something
② often used in combination
【COMPOSITION】 base + ed
【ROOTs】 ⑴ bas; step, foundation ⑵ ed; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Greek basis》 [from bainein] a stepping, a step, that on which one steps or stands, pedestal
basement ★★[4090] noun from base
【DEFINITION】 The basement of a building is a floor built partly or completely below ground level.
【pl.】 basements
【COMPOSITION】 base + ment
【ROOTs】 ⑴ base(bas); step, foundation ⑵ ment; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Greek basis》 [from bainein] a stepping, a step, that on which one steps or stands, pedestal
basic ★★★★[850] adjective from base
【DEFINITION】 You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
【SYNONYM】 ultimate, fundamental
【ROOTs】 ⑴ bas; step, foundation ⑵ ic; adjective suffix
【Etymology】 《Greek basis》 [from bainein] a stepping, a step, that on which one steps or stands, pedestal
【DERIVATIVEs】 basal, base, basely, baseness, basic, basically, basis
basically ★★★★[1179] adverb from base
【DEFINITION】 You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
【SYNONYM】 essentially, fundamentally
【ROOTs】 ⑴ bas; step, foundation ⑵ ical(ic); adjective suffix ⑶ ly; suffix
【Etymology】 《Greek basis》 [from bainein] a stepping, a step, that on which one steps or stands, pedestal
【DERIVATIVEs】 base, basic, basically, basis
basis ★★★★[1543] noun from base
【DEFINITION】 If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
【SYNONYM】 base
【ROOTs】 basis(bas); step, foundation
【Etymology】 《Latin basis》 [from Greek basis] foundation
【First Known Meaning】 bottom or foundation
【DERIVATIVEs】 base, basic, basically, basis
database ★★[4220] noun from database 〈 data
【DEFINITION】 A database is a collection of data that is stored in a computer and that can easily be used and added to.
【pl.】 databases
【COMPOSITION】 data + base
【ROOTs】 ⑴ data(dat); date, give ⑵ base(bas); step, foundation, to go, walk
【Etymology】 《Latin dare》 to give, grant, offer
Other words containing "bas- bat-, ba-"; acrobat, acrobatic, acrobatically, adiabatic, aerobatic, anabasis, anabatic, antiparabema, basal, baseless, baselessly, baselessness, basely, baseness, basidiocarp, basidioma, basidiomycete, basidiospore, basidium, basion, basionym, basophilic, bass, bema, catabasis, catabatic, diabase, diabatic, diabetes, diabetic, dibasic, hyperbaton, hypobasis, katabasis, katabatic, monobasic, polybasic, stereobate, stylobate, tribasic
【OTHER ROOTs; 】
bar
band
ball
back
auto
aug-, auct-
art
arm
arch, archi, archy
ante
