Definitions for basilar

basilar bas·i·lar

Spelling: [bas-uh-ler]
IPA: /ˈbæs ə lər/

Basilar is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 204 anagrams from letters in basilar (aabilrs).

Definitions for basilar

adjective

  1. pertaining to or situated at the base, especially the base of the skull.
  2. basal.

Origin of basilar

1535-45; New Latin basilāre, equivalent to Medieval Latin bassil(e) pelvis + -āre, neuter of -āris -ar1

Examples for basilar

The continuous plate, formed by them and the notochord, is known as the basilar plate.

The tendency of the coronal region is upward, that of the basilar downward.

Relative to the basilar length, most of the measurements are greater in meridana.

Men who live from the basilar faculties will invariably live in inferior stations.

All dark thoughts, all basilar instincts shrank back abashed before that white light.

The bullae are, therefore, relative to the basilar length, longer in primulina.

In relation to basilar length the tympanic bullae of bangsi are longer.

Similarly the zygomatic breadth slightly exceeds one half of the basilar length, while in Sus cristatus it is less than half.

In the higher Vertebrates the periotic cartilages may be developed continuously with the basilar plate (fig. 325).

Her words fell upon his ears, setting up vibrations and oscillations in the basilar membranes.

Word Value for basilar
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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