basis

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noun

1. a relation that provides the foundation for something (Freq. 38)
- they were on a friendly footing
- he worked on an interim basis
• Syn:
footing, ground
• Hypernyms:
foundation
• Hyponyms:
common ground
2. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained (Freq. 28)
- the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
• Syn:
base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone
• Derivationally related forms:
found (for: foundation), basal (for: base), base (for: base)
• Hypernyms:
assumption, supposition, supposal
• Hyponyms:
meat and potatoes
• Part Holonyms:
explanation
3. the most important or necessary part of something
- the basis of this drink is orange juice
• Syn:
base
• Hypernyms:
part, portion, component part, component, constituent

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone, footing, ground