Basis — 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.
- bedrock noun The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.
- footing noun Balance or a stable position for standing.
- pedestal noun The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
- radix noun The primitive root word or morpheme from which later versions derive; the etymon
Senses
Basis is used for these senses in English:
- 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 (geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
- basis A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
- basis An underlying condition or circumstance.
- basis (linear algebra) In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.
- bedrock (figurative) A basis or foundation.
- footing A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
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.