Basis

/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

The basis of her argument was that education should be accessible to everyone.

The principal ingredient or component of something.

The basis of the recipe is rice, which is complemented by various spices.

A standard or principle on which something is based.

On what basis did you make your decision to invest in that company?

A fundamental principle or concept.

Strong communication is the basis of a successful relationship.

The foundation for a legal claim.

The lawsuit was filed on the basis of breach of contract.

From Latin basis, meaning 'foundation' or 'base'.

on a daily basis

regularly or daily

basis of operations

the main location or point from which operations are conducted

the basis for

the reason or grounds for something

foundation

the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

groundwork

the preliminary work or basic structure upon which something is developed.

principle

a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.