What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonbase
Example
The politician's nonbase accusations were quickly dismissed by the media. [nonbase: adjective]
Example
She made a nonbase claim that aliens had visited her last night. [nonbase: noun]
baseless
Example
The lawyer argued that the prosecution's case was baseless and lacked any real evidence. [baseless: adjective]
Example
He accused his opponent of making baseless claims about his record. [baseless: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Baseless is more commonly used than nonbase in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nonbase and baseless?
Both nonbase and baseless are formal words, but nonbase may be considered more technical or specialized due to its less frequent usage.
