basis

US /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
UK /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
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1.

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

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The research provides a strong basis for the new theory.
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Trust is the basis of any good relationship.
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foundationgroundworkbedrockpremiseprinciple
2.

the principal component of a mixture or compound

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Water is the basis of most biological systems.
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The sauce has a tomato basis.
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componentingredientelement
3.

a method or system by which something is organized or done

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We pay our employees on a weekly basis.
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Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
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methodsystemmodeprinciple
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on a need-to-know basis