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What are words for the root word bas?

You're likely thinking of the Latin root "bas," which means "low" or "base." Here are some words derived from this root:

From "bas" meaning "low":

* abase: to lower in rank, dignity, or esteem

* basement: the lowest floor of a building

* base: the lowest part of something

* debase: to lower in quality or value

* abasement: the act of lowering or being lowered in rank, dignity, or esteem

* debasement: the act of lowering in quality or value

From "bas" meaning "base":

* basis: the foundation or underlying principle of something

* basic: fundamental or essential

* basal: relating to or situated at the base

* baseless: without a foundation or justification

* abase: to lower in rank, dignity, or esteem (also can relate to "low")

Other words with "bas":

* basal ganglia: a group of nuclei in the brain involved in motor control

* basal metabolic rate: the rate at which your body uses energy when you are at rest

* bass: a low-pitched voice or instrument

Note: There are also some words with "bas" that don't come from this Latin root, like "baseball" and "basketball."

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