🔄 Synonyms of "Basis"
7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| basenoun | Something from which other things extend; a foundation. |
| foundationnoun | 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. |
| cornerstonenoun | (figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central. |
| groundnoun | The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground. |
| fundamentnoun | Foundation. |
| groundworknoun | The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest. |
| footingnoun | A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Basis"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| groundworknoun | The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest. |
| basenoun | Something from which other things extend; a foundation. |
| foundationnoun | 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. |
| fundamentnoun | Foundation. |
| footingnoun | A 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. |
| groundnoun | The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground. |
| groundsnoun | The collective land areas that compose a larger area. |
| foundational | Fundamental or underlying. |
| basedverb | Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms. |
| positionnoun | A place or location. |
| shapenoun | A 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. |
| amountnoun | The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English). |
| featurenoun | An important or main item. |
| arrangementnoun | The act of arranging. |
| stagenoun | A phase. |
| statusnoun | A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others. |
| cruxnoun | The basic, central, or essential point or feature. |
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