That the term Hypergamy should be so wantonly limited in its definition, and in such a way that it serves to deliberately confuse a better understanding of it as an evolutionary impulse on the feminine psyche, speaks volumes about the importance of maintaining its misunderstanding to the feminine imperative.
Noun. 1. basin-a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; she mixed the dough in a large basin. aspersorium-the basin or other vessel that holds holy water in Roman Catholic Churches.baptismal font, baptistery, baptistry, font-bowl for baptismal water.asin-a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face. washbasin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory.
Basin is another term for a sink (plumbing fixture) or a bowl (round container). Basin may also refer to: 1  Wash basin, a sink or bowl to contain water for cleaning hands and other minor washing.  Basin stand or washstand, an obsolete piece of furniture to hold a wash basin, jug, towel, etc.