Dictionary

Something from which other things extend; a foundation.

The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.

A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.

The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.

To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.

To be located (at a particular place).

(acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

A low spectrum of sound tones.

Example: Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass.

A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.

Example: The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra.

One who sings in the bass range.

Example: Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers.

An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.

Example: The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise.

A root.

A primitive word, from which other words may be derived.

The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.

A physical base or foundation.

A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.

An underlying condition or circumstance.

A regular frequency.

Example: Cars must be checked on a yearly basis.