basis

ba-sis · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

  2. 2.

    The system or principle according to which an activity is carried on.

  3. 3.

    The main ingredient or component of something.

Forms

plural: bases

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on the basis of — According to; because of.
  • •
    on a daily/weekly/monthly basis — Happening every day/week/month.
  • •
    on a first-name basis — Familiar enough to use first names.
  • •
    form the basis — Provide the foundation.
  • •
    without basis — Without foundation or justification.

Related words

See also: base, foundation, grounds, principle
Synonyms: base, footing, foundation, grounds

Etymology

From Latin basis ("foundation, pedestal"), from Greek basis ("a stepping, a step, that on which one stands"), from bainein ("to go, step").