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English noun: basis | |||
| 1. | basis a relation that provides the foundation for something | ||
| Samples | They were on a friendly footing. He worked on an interim basis. | ||
| Synonyms | footing, ground | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | foundation | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | common ground | ||
| 2. | basis (cognition) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained | ||
| Samples | The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture. | ||
| Synonyms | base, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, groundwork | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assumption, supposal, supposition | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | meat and potatoes | ||
| Part meronym | explanation | ||
| 3. | basis the most important or necessary part of something | ||
| Samples | The basis of this drink is orange juice. | ||
| Synonyms | base | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | component, component part, constituent, part, portion | ||
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