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| allowance |
a sum of money given on a regular basis or allowed for a particular purpose. |
| atom |
the smallest possible unit of a chemical element. The major parts of atoms contain protons, neutrons, and electrons. They are the basis of all matter in the universe. [1/2 definitions] |
| base1 |
to establish or construct on a particular basis or foundation. [1/7 definitions] |
| basic |
of, forming, or at the basis; main. [1/3 definitions] |
| doctrine |
a stated policy of a government that forms the basis for how that nation will deal with other nations. [1/2 definitions] |
| foundation |
the basis of something such as an action, substance, structure, or opinion. [1/4 definitions] |
| ground1 |
(sometimes plural) the reason or basis for saying or doing something. [2/9 definitions] |
| idle |
having no basis in fact; not true. [1/6 definitions] |
| Koran |
the sacred book of Islam that is the basis of Muslim religion. Muslims believe that Allah gave the words of the Koran to the prophet Muhammad. The Koran is written in Arabic. |
| logic |
sensible reason or basis for something. [1/3 definitions] |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. [1/2 definitions] |
| stock |
in supply on a regular basis. [1/11 definitions] |
| theory |
the set of rules that forms the basis of an art or science. [1/3 definitions] |
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