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basis

ba·sis

basis

 
 
pronunciation:
beI sihs
part of speech: noun
inflections: bases
definition 1: A basis is a part of something on which other parts are built and depend.
Their love for each other is the basis of their marriage.Trust is the basis of friendship.Law is the basis of government.
synonyms:
base, foundation, support
similar words:
foot
definition 2: A basis is a particular way of doing things.
Leo's dad gets paid on a weekly basis.The new classroom aide is helping out on a temporary basis.
similar words:
cause, principle, root