basament

Catalan

Etymology

From basar +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [bə.zəˈmen]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [bə.zəˈment]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [ba.zaˈment]

Noun

basament m (plural basaments)

1. (architecture) the base and pedestal of a column
2. (geology) basement

   Synonym: sòcol

Further reading

• “basament” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.