base level

base lev·el

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys lev-uh l]
- /beɪs ˈlɛv əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys lev-uh l]
- /beɪs ˈlɛv əl/

Definitions of base level words

noun base level the lowest level to which a land surface can be eroded by streams, which is, ultimately, sea level 3
noun base level the lowest level to which land can be eroded, esp. by a river; sea level 3
noun base level the lowest level to which running water can erode the land. 1
noun base level river's lowest point 1
noun base level lowest point 1

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Origin of base level

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Base level

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base level popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

base level usage trend in Literature

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