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basis

/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/noun2 syllables

Basis means: the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.

Synonyms for basis7

noun, as in the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone

noun, as in a relation that provides the foundation for something

footing, ground

noun, as in the most important or necessary part of something

base

What does basis mean?3

noun

1

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained“the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture”

2

a relation that provides the foundation for something“they were on a friendly footing”

3

the most important or necessary part of something“the basis of this drink is orange juice”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Basis in a sentence

  • In life, we have exams on a daily basis.Nylez
  • Billy makes fun of foreign accents, using them as a basis for mockery.Amastan
  • Food, clothing and shelter are the basis of life.corvard
  • Candidness and transparency, information and communication are the basis of mutual trust.al_ex_an_der
  • The weather is forecast, using the past data as a basis.unknown
  • She visits the dentist on a regular basis, so she seldom gets toothaches.CK
  • On what basis did the police arrest him?Eldad
  • We should judge matters on a broader basis.AlanF_US

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of basis

as a noun

plural
bases