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basis

noun

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
B
Ends with
S
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbeɪsɪs

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Meaning

Definitions

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”

noun

  1. a relation that provides the foundation for something

    “they were on a friendly footing”

noun

  1. the most important or necessary part of something

    “the basis of this drink is orange juice”

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Example Sentences

the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
they were on a friendly footing
he worked on an interim basis
the basis of this drink is orange juice

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