Base

Foundational element or structure.

foundation

A base is a foundational element or structure upon which other components are built, typically serving as support or a starting point in various contexts such as mathematics, chemistry, architecture, and computing.

/beɪs/

From Old French base, from Latin basis, meaning 'foundation,' from Greek basē.

A base is the bottom part of something, like the bottom of a building or a pyramid.

The term 'base' comes from the Latin word 'basis', meaning foundation
In baseball, a base is a designated spot for players to advance towards
Many chemical compounds have 'base' as part of their name, referring to alkaline properties

What is a base? It's the supporting structure at the bottom of something
What are some examples of bases? Pyramids, buildings, and military bases all have bases
Why is a base important? It provides stability and support

foundation basis groundwork

support structure

database base metal base number

system structure

conceptual functional structural