Synonyms for basis
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : bey-sis |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbeɪ sɪs |
Top 10 synonyms for basis Other synonyms for the word basis
- antecedent
- authority
- axiom
- backbone
- background
- backing
- bed
- bedrock
- bottom
- cause
- center
- chief ingredient
- core
- crux
- data
- dictum
- essence
- foot
- groundwork
- hard fact
- heart
- infrastructure
- keynote
- keystone
- law
- nexus
- nucleus
- postulate
- presumption
- presupposition
- principal element
- principle
- proof
- reason
- rest
- resting place
- root
- rudiment
- sanction
- seat
- security
- source
- substratum
- substructure
- support
- theorem
- theory
- underpinning
- warrant
Définition of basis
Origin :- 1570s, "bottom or foundation (of something material)," from Latin basis "foundation," from Greek basis "a step, stand, base, that whereon one stands," from bainein "go, step" (see come). Transferred and figurative senses (of immaterial things) are from c.1600.
- noun physical foundation
- noun foundation for belief, action
- It is also much used as a basis for numerous other dressings.
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- So, with Sidney the basis of his happiness, he made the most of his evening's freedom.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- He was not certain that the boy's statement had any basis in fact.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- You must have a good glider as the basis of a successful flying machine.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- There is no religion in the world that has any other basis than hearsay evidence.
- Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
- Bedr's story, largely false as it might be, must have a basis of truth.
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- So much for the basis upon which I propose that we shall work.
- Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
- But Freeland, and not this time our own coast possessions, is to form the basis of the operations.
- Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
- On that as a basis I think we can speedily form an acquaintance.
- Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr
- There is only one element, which is the basis of everything.
- Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
Antonyms for basis
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