Baseless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈbās/

Meaning & Definition of Baseless

Baseless (noun)

  1. the bottom of something considered as its support, foundation
  2. that part of a bodily organ by which it is attached to another more central structure of the organism
  3. the lower part of a wall, pier, or column considered as a separate architectural feature

Baseless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having no basis in reason or fact

    "baseless rumors that the baseball player was using steroids"

    similar: foundationless, groundless, invalid, nonvalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted
    related: illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound, fallacious, false, misled, wrong, gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary, flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, untenable, weak, ill-advised, unreasoned, inconsistent, absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted, harebrained, meaningless, nonsensical, preposterous, senseless, silly, simpleminded, stupid, unwise, insane, mad, nutty, wacky
    opposite: good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded
    near: certified, validated, verified, confirmed, corroborated, informed, logical, rational, commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise, actual, genuine, real, true, certain, sure, clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound

Related Entry: Base (noun)

Base is a different word from Baseless. The synonyms below are for base, not for baseless.

  1. an immaterial thing upon which something else rests

    "the firm belief that complete trust between partners is the base of any successful marriage"

    similar: basis, bedrock, bottom, cornerstone, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, root, underpinning, warp, warp and woof
    related: anchorage, bed, brace, bulwark, buttress, framework, infrastructure, mount, prop, shore, stay, substratum, substructure, support, assumption, justification, premise, presumption, presupposition, rationale, supposition, theory, thesis, warrant, backbone, center, core, eye, focus, heart, hub, kernel, nucleus, seat, essence, quintessence, soul, touchstone

  2. a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made

    "the army's base of attack was kept top secret until the battle began"

    similar: bridgehead, foothold
    related: staging area, staging ground, beachhead, camp, center, emplacement, footing, front, headquarters, installation, station, airbase, bastion, fastness, fortress, stronghold, battlefront, field, toehold

  3. a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest

    "the base of the industry is California's Silicon Valley"

    similar: axis, capital, center, central, core, cynosure, epicenter, eye, focus, ground zero, heart, hub, locus, mecca, navel, nerve center, nexus, nucleus, omphalos, seat, where it's at
    related: headquarters, happy hunting ground, hive, hotbed, hot spot, playground, playland, kernel, nub, pith, deep, thick, essence, quintessence, soul, attraction, lodestone, magnet, polestar

  4. the lowest part, place, or point

    "the base of the mountain extends over a huge area"

    "make sure the base of the stove rests evenly on the floor"

    similar: basement, bottom, foot, nadir, rock bottom
    related: basis, bed, bedrock, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone, seat, underpinning
    opposite: head, top, vertex
    near: acme, apex, climax, crest, culmination, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tip, tip-top, zenith

  5. the place from which a commander runs operations

    "the army base is three miles down the road"

    similar: command, command post, headquarters
    related: home, seat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Baseless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Baseless:

foundationless, groundless, invalid, nonvalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Baseless

Words with the opposite meaning of Baseless:

good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated, valid, well-founded, well-grounded

Related Words for Baseless

illogical, irrational, nonlogical, unconscionable, unsound, fallacious, false, misled, wrong, gratuitous, uncalled-for, unnecessary, flimsy, implausible, misleading, specious, unconvincing, untenable, weak, ill-advised, unreasoned, inconsistent, absurd, asinine, brainless, crackpot, crazy, fatuous, foolish, half-witted

Near Antonyms of Baseless

certified, validated, verified, confirmed, corroborated, informed, logical, rational, commonsense, sane, sensible, sober, wise, actual, genuine, real, true, certain, sure, clear, cogent, compelling, convincing, credible, persuasive, plausible, satisfying, solid, sound

Word Forms of Baseless

Inflections: bases

Derived words: baseless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Baseless

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin basis, from Greek, step, base, from bainein to go come

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Baseless

What does "Baseless" mean?

"Baseless" means the bottom of something considered as its support, foundation. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the bottom of something considered as its support, foundation.

What is another word for "Baseless"?

Other words for "Baseless" include foundationless, groundless, invalid, nonvalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated and unsupported. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Baseless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Baseless"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Baseless". Common alternatives include foundationless, groundless, invalid, nonvalid, unfounded, unreasonable, unsubstantiated, unsupported and unwarranted.

What is the opposite of "Baseless"?

Antonyms of "Baseless" include good, hard, just, justified, reasonable, reasoned, substantiated and valid. Near antonyms include certified, validated, verified and confirmed.

How do you use "Baseless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Baseless" in a sentence: "baseless rumors that the baseball player was using steroids".

Is "Baseless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Baseless" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Baseless"?

"Baseless" is pronounced /ˈbās/.

What is the origin of the word "Baseless"?

"Baseless" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin basis, from Greek, step, base, from bainein to go come. First known use: 14th century.