Basal and Prime

Basal

Basal adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Usage example: she clearly lacked even a basal familiarity with the topic

Prime and basal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prime" instead an adjective "Basal".

Nearby Word: base

Prime

Prime adjective - Highest in rank or authority.

Basal and prime are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basal" instead an adjective "Prime".

Nearby Words: primary, prim, primed, primal
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