Talk:base

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Was thinking how to define a meaning - is one required? Also sound-alike/homophone of bass - meaning low frequency sound, but the the fish bass could confuse - at least the way I say it.trunkie 16:39, 26 Feb 2004 (UTC)

Synonym to radix[edit]

In mathematics, the phrase number base, or simply base can be used as a synonym to radix. That is, in the sense of "we work in base ten", "computers work in base 2" or "dozenists prefer base twelve". I will write a definition describing it as a synonym, and linking to radix. Is this a good idea? 2.103.90.63 22:10, 12 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Is at base an adverbial? --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:33, 13 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I got my promotion based on merit[edit]

How is I got my promotion based on merit best analyzed? --Backinstadiums (talk) 18:56, 26 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Relating to peasant[edit]

Relating to a peasant villein renting land from a feudal lord (archaic) --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:43, 5 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]