Kinababatayan (en. Foundation)

/kina.ba.ba.ta.yan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term that refers to the basis or foundation of an idea or system.
Education is an important foundation for the development of the nation.
Ang edukasyon ay isang mahalagang kinababatayan ng pag-unlad ng bayan.
Serves as a guide or rule in decisions and actions.
The principles of justice are the foundation of his decisions.
Ang mga prinsipyo ng katarungan ay ang kinababatayan ng kanyang mga pasya.
The foundation of a system that allows for evidence or support.
The data is the basis for forming conclusions.
Ang mga datos ay kinababatayan sa pagbuo ng mga konklusyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'batayan' which means basis or foundation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

foundations of law
Principles that serve as a basis for existing laws.
mga kinababatayan ng batas

Related Words

basis
A term used to refer to anything that serves as a basis or foundation.
batayan
foundation
The more concrete aspect of the basis, often related to physical structures.
pundasyon

Slang Meanings

base or foundation of something
As a student, this data is my basis for my project.
Bilang isang estudyante, ang mga datos na ito ang kinababatayan ko sa aking proyekto.
reference or source
I need a book that will be my basis for my research.
Kailangan ko ng libro na magiging kinababatayan ko sa aking research.
source of information
Everyone should be clear about the basis of the arguments presented.
Dapat malinaw sa lahat ang kinababatayan ng mga argumentong ibinibigay.