BASILARY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does basilary mean? 

• BASILARY (adjective)
  The adjective BASILARY has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or located at the base

  Familiarity information: BASILARY used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BASILARY (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or located at the base

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

basilar; basilary

Context example:

the basilar membrane of the cochlea

Pertainym:

base ((anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment)

Derivation:

base ((anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment)