CommonParlance
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Ordinary-language usages. Seeded from the Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025, CC BY 4.0.
Context admission
Admitted. Context admission is separate from purpose assessments and factual verdicts.
Why maintain this knowledge?
No justification recorded. This does not mean the knowledge is unjustified; no applicable assessment has been adopted.
Particular uses
These assessments concern specific investigations, audiences, or applications. They do not replace the default justification or authorize other uses.
No particular uses recorded here.
Review or propose an assessment
Purpose authoring is optional. Propose a more specific default or a particular use only when there is something more specific to say. Each proposal includes its scope and reasoning in one market.
Purpose assessments are separate from factual reasoning and context admission. A missing or denied purpose does not change a factual verdict or prevent context creation.
Child contexts
- Science Proposed
Terms in this context
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basil mint in CommonParlance
- definition perennial herb of the eastern United States having inconspicuous greenish flowers and narrow leaves that are very aromatic when bruised
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basil thyme in CommonParlance
- definition fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America
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basilar in CommonParlance
- definition of or relating to or located at the base
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basilar artery in CommonParlance
- definition an unpaired artery; supplies the pons and cerebellum and the back part of the cerebrum and the inner ear
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basilar membrane in CommonParlance
- definition a membrane in the cochlea that supports the organ of Corti
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basilary in CommonParlance
- definition of or relating to or located at the base
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basileus in CommonParlance
- definition a ruler of the eastern Roman Empire
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basilic vein in CommonParlance
- definition a vein that drains the back of the hand and forearm and empties into the axillary vein
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basilica in CommonParlance
- definition an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
- definition a Roman building used for public administration
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basilican in CommonParlance
- definition of or relating to or resembling a basilica
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basilisk in CommonParlance
- definition (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance
- definition ancient brass cannon
- definition small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America
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basin in CommonParlance
- definition a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
- definition the quantity that a basin will hold
- definition a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
- definition the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
- definition a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
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basin plug in CommonParlance
- definition A plug intended for washbasins, bath tubs and other similar water containers.
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basinal in CommonParlance
- definition of or relating to a basin
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basined in CommonParlance
- definition enclosed in a basin
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basinet in CommonParlance
- definition a medieval steel helmet
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basinful in CommonParlance
- definition the quantity that a basin will hold
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basionym in CommonParlance
- definition an original scientific name on which the modern name is based
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basipetal in CommonParlance
- definition of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base
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basis in CommonParlance
- definition a relation that provides the foundation for something
- definition the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
- definition the most important or necessary part of something
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basiscopic in CommonParlance
- definition facing or on the side toward the base
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basivertebral vein in CommonParlance
- definition one of a number of veins draining the spongy substance of the vertebrae and emptying into the anterior internal vertebral venous plexus
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bask in CommonParlance
- definition derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- definition be exposed
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basket in CommonParlance
- definition a container that is usually woven and has handles
- definition the quantity contained in a basket
- definition horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
- definition a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
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basket ash in CommonParlance
- definition vigorous spreading North American tree having dark brown heavy wood; leaves turn gold in autumn