Basis Definition & Meaning
basis
- noun
- a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"
- the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
- the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice"
"Basis" in song lyrics
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"you know we be drankin barre by the daily basis"
2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion -
"Gangster's bread on a day-to-day basis"
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"I deal with new jacks, on a way out basis"
Above the Law — Encore
Words that rhyme with basis
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does basis mean?
- a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis" the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture" the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice"
- What part of speech is basis?
- Basis is a noun.
- How many definitions does basis have?
- Basis has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).