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Basis

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basenounSomething from which other things extend; a foundation.
foundationnounThat 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.
cornerstonenoun(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
groundnounThe surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
fundamentnounFoundation.
groundworknounThe foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
footingnounA ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.

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groundworknounThe foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
basenounSomething from which other things extend; a foundation.
foundationnounThat 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.
fundamentnounFoundation.
footingnounA ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
cornerstonenoun(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
groundnounThe surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
groundsnounThe collective land areas that compose a larger area.
foundationalFundamental or underlying.
basedverbFounded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
positionnounA place or location.
shapenounA graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.
basalnoun(anatomy) Any basal structure or part
formnoun(heading, physical) To do with shape.
amountnounThe total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
featurenounAn important or main item.
arrangementnounThe act of arranging.
stagenounA phase.
statusnounA person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
cruxnounThe basic, central, or essential point or feature.

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