Adjective

• S: (adj) radical, basal (especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem) "basal placentation"; "radical leaves"
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• S: (adj) elementary, elemental, primary, basal (of or being the essential or basic part) "an elementary need for love and nurturing"; "a basal reader"
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• S: (adj) basal, base (serving as or forming a base) "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"