Definition of base

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Base (n.) A line in a survey which, being accurately determined in length and position, serves as the origin from which to compute the distances and positions of any points or objects connected with it by a system of triangles..

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Villainous :: Villainous (a.) Base; vile; mean; depraved; as, a villainous person or wretch..
Scoundrelism :: Scoundrelism (n.) The practices or conduct of a scoundrel; baseness; rascality.
Triacid :: Triacid (a.) Capable of neutralizing three molecules of a monobasic acid or the equivalent; having three hydrogen atoms which may be acid radicals; -- said of certain bases; thus, glycerin is a triacid base..
Trapezoid :: Trapezoid (n.) A bone of the carpus at the base of the second metacarpal, or index finger..
Down :: Down (prep.) A state of depression; low state; abasement.
Isuret :: Isuret (n.) An artificial nitrogenous base, isomeric with urea, and forming a white crystalline substance; -- called also isuretine..
Actinost :: Actinost (n.) One of the bones at the base of a paired fin of a fish.
Phonographical :: Phonographical (a.) Of or pertaining to phonography; based upon phonography.
Comedy :: Comedy (n.) A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy..
Elixir :: Elixir (n.) A tincture with more than one base; a compound tincture or medicine, composed of various substances, held in solution by alcohol in some form..
Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Base or uncurrent coin.
Debasement :: Debasement (n.) The act of debasing or the state of being debased.
Vile :: Vile (superl.) Morally base or impure; depraved by sin; hateful; in the sight of God and men; sinful; wicked; bad.
Base :: Base (a.) Morally low. Hence: Low-minded; unworthy; without dignity of sentiment; ignoble; mean; illiberal; menial; as, a base fellow; base motives; base occupations..
Embace :: Embace (v. t.) See Embase.
Surbase :: Surbase (n.) A cornice, or series of moldings, on the top of the base of a pedestal, podium, etc. See Illust. of Column..
Diminution :: Diminution (n.) The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement..
Baseness :: Baseness (n.) The quality or condition of being base; degradation; vileness.
Tricostate :: Tricostate (a.) Three-ribbed; having three ribs from the base.
Degradation :: Degradation (n.) The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement..
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