Definitions
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Word origin
From Latin basis, from Ancient Greek βάσις (básis), from Proto-Indo-European *gʷémtis, derived from Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- (whence also come). Doublet of base.
Used in a sentence
“We see here the ground-plan of masses of houses, with their upper walls of fire-baked brick on a basis of stone.”
“I wonder if the South Korean side has any basis that its smog is from China.”
“You should brush your teeth on a daily basis at minimum.”
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