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basis

 

[ ˈbeɪsɪs ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

on a daily basis

The underlying support or foundation for something; the fundamental principles or rules that form the groundwork of a system.

Synonyms

foundation, fundamentals, groundwork, support

Examples of usage

  • We meet on a daily basis to discuss our progress.
  • She considered trust to be the basis of any strong relationship.
Context #2 | Noun

legal basis

The justification or reasoning upon which a decision or action is based, especially in a legal context.

Synonyms

cause, ground, justification, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff on the basis of the evidence presented.
  • She was denied entry to the country on the basis of her criminal record.
Context #3 | Noun

scientific basis

The factual or theoretical framework upon which scientific research or experiments are conducted.

Synonyms

framework, grounding, rationale, underpinning

Examples of usage

  • The experiment was rejected due to a lack of scientific basis.
  • His theory lacked a solid scientific basis.

Translations

Translations of the word "basis" in other languages:

🇵🇹 base

🇮🇳 आधार

🇩🇪 Basis

🇮🇩 dasar

🇺🇦 основа

🇵🇱 podstawa

🇯🇵 基礎 (きそ)

🇫🇷 base

🇪🇸 base

🇹🇷 temel

🇰🇷 기초 (gicho)

🇸🇦 أساس

🇨🇿 základ

🇸🇰 základ

🇨🇳 基础 (jīchǔ)

🇸🇮 osnova

🇮🇸 grunnur

🇰🇿 негіз

🇬🇪 საფუძველი (sapudzveli)

🇦🇿 əsas

🇲🇽 base

Etymology

The word 'basis' originated from the Latin word 'basis', which means 'foundation' or 'base'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of a basis has been integral to various fields such as mathematics, science, and law, where it serves as a fundamental element for reasoning and decision-making.

See also: abase, base, baseball, based, baseless, baselessly, basement, basic, basin, debase, debased, debasement.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #364, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.