basis

Noun
  1. A relation that provides the foundation for something (synset 113813124)
    "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"
    is a type of: foundation - the basis on which something is grounded
    subtypes: common ground - a basis agreed to by all parties for reaching a mutual understanding
    same as: footing, ground
  2. The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained (synset 105801562)
    "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
    is a type of: assumption, supposal, supposition - a hypothesis that is taken for granted
    subtypes: meat and potatoes - the fundamental part
    is a part of: explanation - thought that makes something comprehensible
    same as: base, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, groundwork
  3. The most important or necessary part of something (synset 113831981)
    "the basis of this drink is orange juice"
    is a type of: component, component part, constituent, part, portion - something determined in relation to something that includes it
    same as: base

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