Engelsk navneord: basis | |||
1. | basis a relation that provides the foundation for something | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | They were on a friendly footing. He worked on an interim basis. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | footing, ground | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | foundation | ||
Mere specifikke termer | common ground | ||
2. | basis (om erkendelse) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | base, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, groundwork | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | assumption, supposal, supposition | ||
Mere specifikke termer | meat and potatoes | ||
Omfatter disse overordnede termer | explanation | ||
3. | basis the most important or necessary part of something | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The basis of this drink is orange juice. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | base | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | component, component part, constituent, part, portion | ||