Base form

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪs ˈfɔɹm/

Base form (noun)

  1. The form of a word you look up in a dictionary, before adding endings or changing it for grammar.
  2. The first form used to build other forms, such as when adding prefixes, suffixes, or making verb tenses.

Examples

  • The base form is the main dictionary form of the verb.
  • You should check the base form in the dictionary.