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.
Full Definition of BASIN. 1. a: an open usually circular vessel with sloping or curving sides used typically for holding water for washing b chiefly British: a bowl used especially in cooking c: the quantity contained in a basin. 2. a: a dock built in a tidal river or harbor b: an enclosed or partly enclosed water area.efinition of BASIN for Kids. 1. : a wide shallow usually round dish or bowl for holding liquids. 2. 3. : the land drained by a river and its branches. 4. : a partly enclosed area of water for anchoring ships.