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- [bey-sis]
- /ˈbeɪ sɪs/
- /ˈbeɪsɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bey-sis]
- /ˈbeɪ sɪs/
Definitions of basis word
- singular noun basis If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle. 4
- singular noun basis If you say that you are acting on the basis of something, you are giving that as the reason for your action. 3
- countable noun basis The basis of something is its starting point or an important part of it from which it can be further developed. 3
- countable noun basis The basis for something is a fact or argument that you can use to prove or justify it. 3
- noun basis something that underlies, supports, or is essential to something else, esp an abstract idea 3
- noun basis a principle on which something depends or from which something has issued 3
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Origin of basis
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin < Greek básis step, place one stands on, pedestal, equivalent to ba-, base of baínein to walk, step (akin to come) + -sis -sis; cf. base1
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Parts of speech for Basis
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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basis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
basis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for basis
noun basis
- support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- footing — the basis or foundation on which anything is established.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- ground — the act of grinding.
- bottom — The bottom of something is the lowest or deepest part of it.
Antonyms for basis
noun basis
- top — Technical/Office Protocol
- reality — the state or quality of being real.
- auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
- trivia — (in Roman religion) Hecate: so called because she was the goddess of the crossroads.
- outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.
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