perustus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
- basis noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
- constitution noun A document setting out the fundamental laws and principles that govern a country or organization.
- foundation noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
- ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
- groundwork noun The basic preparatory work that everything else is built on.
Senses
perustus is used for these senses in English:
- base Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
- basis A physical base or foundation.
- constitution The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.
- foundation That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
- foundation (architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
- ground Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
- groundwork The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
base — full definition
- 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.
basis — full definition
- noun The foundation or starting point for an argument, theory, or decision.
- noun A regular pattern or frequency with which something is done.