Word: basal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ba
sal
Definition: In a phylogenetic tree, being a group, or member of a group, which diverged earlier. The earliest clade to branch in a larger clade.
Morphemes:
Affix: base
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of low social standing or rank; vulgar, common.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bas
Language: fro
Decoded: bas
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: low (near the ground)
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.