Basis Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Basis

Meaning 1 : the most important or necessary part of something

    Example : the basis of this drink is orange juice

    Synonyms : base
Meaning 2 : a relation that provides the foundation for something

    Example : he worked on an interim basis

    Synonyms : footing,  ground
Meaning 3 : the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

    Example : the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture

    Synonyms : base,  cornerstone,  foundation,  fundament,  groundwork