BASIS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BASIS?

Need another word that means the same as “basis”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “basis” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Basis” are: base, footing, ground, cornerstone, foundation, fundament, groundwork, origin, cause, root, source, starting point, core, centre, heart, kernel, point of departure, beginning, premise, condition, status, position, support

Basis as a Noun

Definitions of "Basis" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “basis” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
• The most important or necessary part of something.
• The justification for or reasoning behind something.
• The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
• A relation that provides the foundation for something.
• The system or principles according to which an activity or process is carried on.

Synonyms of "Basis" as a noun (23 Words)

base	A known line used as a geometrical base for trigonometry. The base of the lamp.
beginning	The act of starting something. He left at the beginning of February.
cause	A justification for something existing or happening. He had no cause to complain.
centre	An area that is approximately central within some larger region. The centre of the ceiling.
condition	The procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable s effect by comparison with a control condition. The wiring is in good condition.
core	A tiny ring of magnetic material used in a computer memory to store one bit of data, now superseded by semiconductor memories. The ball has a titanium core.
cornerstone	An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. A national minimum wage remained the cornerstone of policy.
footing	The position or status of a person in relation to others. They were on a friendly footing.
foundation	An institution established with an endowment, for example a research body or charity. Foundations were being dug for a block of flats.
fundament	The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained.
ground	Relating to actions or activities taking place on the ground rather than the air. My feet squelched over marshy ground.
groundwork	The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained. The inquiry s findings are expected to lay the groundwork for a complete overhaul of the system.
heart	One of the four suits in a conventional pack of playing cards denoted by a red heart shaped figure. Hearts were trumps.
kernel	The seed and hard husk of a cereal, especially wheat. A kernel of corn.
origin	The descendants of one individual. The rumor had its origin in idle gossip.
point of departure	A brief version of the essential meaning of something.
position	A proposition laid down or asserted a tenet or assertion. The unpleasant situation or position of having to choose between two evils.
premise	An assertion or proposition which forms the basis for a work or theory. If the premise is true then the conclusion must be true.
root	Any plant grown for its root. A tree root.
source	A part of a field-effect transistor from which carriers flow into the inter-electrode channel. A source of carbon dioxide.
starting point	A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning.
status	High rank or social standing. I noticed that there were some interesting status updates from some of my local friends.
support	The action of supporting something or someone or the state of being supported. Air operations in support of British forces.

Usage Examples of "Basis" as a noun

• The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture.
• The basis of this drink is orange juice.
• On the basis of these statistics important decisions are made.
• He worked on an interim basis.
• She needed coaching on a regular basis.
• Trust is the only basis for a good working relationship.

Associations of "Basis" (30 Words)

abstraction	An abstract painting. A series of black and white abstractions.
basal	Especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem. A basal reader.
base	Serving as or forming a base. Base coins of aluminum.
basic	Forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental. People are facing a shortage of basics like flour.
basilar	Of or situated at the base of something, especially of the skull, or of the organ of Corti in the ear. The basilar membrane of the cochlea.
column	A vertical glass tube used in column chromatography a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands. The bookkeeper used pages that were divided into columns.
concept	An idea or invention to help sell or publicize a commodity. A new concept in corporate hospitality.
cornerstone	An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based. A national minimum wage remained the cornerstone of policy.
elemental	Related to or embodying the powers of nature. Failure is always apparent at this elemental level.
essence	Any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted. Locke s scepticism about our ability to penetrate to the real essences of things.
essentialness	Basic importance.
foundation	The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. Without stability the country will not be able hold the elections that will lay the foundation for a peaceful and democratic future.
fundamental	A fundamental note tone or frequency. The book underwent fundamental changes.
gist	The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. It was hard to get the gist of Pedro s talk.
grindstone	A thick disc of stone or other abrasive material mounted so as to revolve, used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal objects.
ground	Relating to actions or activities taking place on the ground rather than the air. He grounded to second.
groundwork	Lowest support of a structure. The inquiry s findings are expected to lay the groundwork for a complete overhaul of the system.
hypostasis	(in Trinitarian doctrine) each of the three persons of the Trinity, as contrasted with the unity of the Godhead.
main	(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence. The camcorder can be run directly off the mains.
pedestal	Set or support on a pedestal. They put him on a pedestal.
pillar	Something shaped like a pillar. He was a pillar of his local community.
primary	Of primary importance. Policemen were primary targets.
prop	A propeller that rotates to push against air. He looked around for a prop to pin the door open.
radically	In a thorough or fundamental way; completely. You must radically change the way you do business.
rooted	Broken or badly damaged. They stood rooted in astonishment.
rudimentary	Being in the earliest stages of development. A rudimentary stage of evolution.
staple	Attach or secure with a staple or staples. Staple fibers vary widely in length.
stone	Throw stones at. Stone is abundant in New England and there are many quarries.
underlying	Being or involving basic facts or principles. The flu can be particularly severe for the elderly and those with underlying conditions.
visualization	The formation of a mental image of something. A powerful visualization of a future dystopia.