Basilar is an adjective relating to the base or foundation of something, often used in anatomy to describe basilar structures or membranes. It can also describe fundamental or base-level aspects in broader contexts. The term is technical and mostly found in scientific or medical discourse. It’s pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable and a clear initial /b/ followed by /eɪ/ or /eɪz/ depending on the speaker.
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