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theme vs base

base vs theme

theme and base both are nouns.

theme is not an adjective while base is an adjective.

theme and base both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
theme Yes No Yes No
base Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, theme and base are synonyms defined as:
  • theme and base: (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
Other synonyms of theme include radical, root, root word, stem.
theme (noun) base (noun)
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work a support or foundation
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion lowest support of a structure
an essay (especially one written as an assignment) a place that the runner must touch before scoring
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition (electronics) the part of a transistor that separates the emitter from the collector
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed installation from which a military force initiates operations
a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit
the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
the principal ingredient of a mixture
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
a lower limit
(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment
the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end
the bottom or lowest part
(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
the most important or necessary part of something
the bottom side of a geometric figure from which the altitude can be constructed
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA)
theme (adjective) base (adjective)
serving as or forming a base
debased; not genuine
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
illegitimate
(used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
not adhering to ethical or moral principles
theme (verb) base (verb)
provide with a particular theme or motive use as a basis for; found on
use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes
situate as a center of operations
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