DEBASE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
Categories: Devalue
Synonyms
Debauch, Stretch, Alloy, Vitiate, Misdirect
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "debase" comes from Latin bassus, which comes from Old French bas. Many other languages have similar words:
- Spanish: debajo
🔗 Related Words
de – A related word in the same word family.
base – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.