'Basis' definitions:

Definition of 'basis'

From: WordNet
noun
A relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis" [syn: footing, basis, ground]
noun
The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" [syn: basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone]
noun
The most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice" [syn: basis, base]

Definition of 'Basis'

From: GCIDE
  • Basis \Ba"sis\ (b[=a]"s[i^]s), n.; pl. Bases (b[=a]"s[=e]z). [L. basis, Gr. ba`sis. See Base, n.]
  • 1. The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • If no basis bear my rising name. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. The groundwork; the first or fundamental principle; that which supports. [1913 Webster]
  • The basis of public credit is good faith. --A. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. The principal component part of a thing. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'basis'

From: Moby Thesaurus