baseform
nounUK /ˈbeɪsfɔːm/
US /ˈbeɪsfɔːrm/
The simplest form of a word before you add anything to it.
The baseform of 'running' is 'run'.
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2. The original shape or version of something before changes are made.
The baseform of the sculpture was just a block of clay.
3. In chemistry, the simplest structure of a molecule before extra groups are attached.
Scientists studied the baseform of the compound first.
4. A starting model used to build other versions of a design.
The designer saved the baseform of the logo for future use.