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 | ||