BASAL

• (adj.) 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"

  synonyms : radical

• (adj.) of primary importance

  synonyms : primary

  “It is of primary importance that I be allowed to meet the Chief Minister!” the woman pleaded. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) serving as or forming a base

  "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"

  synonyms : base

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