basal reader

ba·sal read·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-suh l, -zuh l ree-der]
- /ˈbeɪ səl, -zəl ˈri dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-suh l, -zuh l ree-der]
- /ˈbeɪ səl, -zəl ˈri dər/

Definition of basal reader words

noun basal reader an elementary-school textbook that teaches reading by combining stories with practice exercises: The Dick and Jane series was the most famous basal reader. 1

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Origin of basal reader

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Basal reader

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basal reader popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

basal reader usage trend in Literature

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