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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbaːzɪs
"Die Basis der Statue war aus solidem Marmor."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The lowest part or foundation of something.
"The base of the statue was made of solid marble." - 2
A fundamental principle or groundwork.
"Trust is the base of any strong relationship."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'basis', which comes from the Greek 'basis' meaning step, pedestal, or base, ultimately from 'bainein' to walk. Entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, the word evolved from physical architectural foundations to abstract concepts of lowness, morality, and fundamental principles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Base" is said worldwide
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Base
Transliteration: bɑs
"La base de la statue était en marbre solide."
Basis
Transliteration: ˈbaːzɪs
"Die Basis der Statue war aus solidem Marmor."
Base
Transliteration: ˈbaze
"La base della statua era in marmo solido."
Base
Transliteration: ˈbase
"La base de la estatua estaba hecha de mármol sólido."
Base
Transliteration: ˈbazi
"A base da estátua era feita de mármore sólido."
आधार
Transliteration: ādhār
"प्रतिमा का आधार ठोस संगमरमर से बना था।"
基础
Transliteration: jīchǔ
"雕像的基础是由坚固的大理石制成的。"
기초
Transliteration: gich'o
"동상의 기초는 단단한 대리석으로 만들어졌습니다."
基礎
Transliteration: kiso
"像の基礎は固い大理石でできていました。"
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