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ba·sis

basis

 
 
pronunciation:
beI sihs
part of speech: noun
inflections: bases
definition: something that supports and is needed by all the other parts; starting point or foundation.
Trust is the basis of friendship.
synonyms:
base, foundation, ground, support
similar words:
bedrock, bottom, foot, footing, pedestal