basis meaning in English — base, basic, basis

English meaning

base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
basic adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.

basis is used for these senses in English:

base The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
base A site, structure, or both, usually durable and often permanent, for housing military personnel and materiel.
base The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
base (chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
base (baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
basic Necessary, essential for life or some process.
basic An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.

noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.

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