Basis Meaning
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA physical base or foundation.
nounA starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
Sentence Examples
It is important to strengthen the basis.
This theory was founded on a scientific basis.
We are in contact on a regular basis.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Trust is the ____ of any strong and lasting friendship between two people.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Trust is the main ____ of any good and strong relationship in life city.
Word Origin & History
From Latin basis, from Ancient Greek βάσις (básis), from Proto-Indo-European *gʷémtis, derived from Proto-Indo-European *gʷem- (whence also come). Doublet of base.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"We see here the ground-plan of masses of houses, with their upper walls of fire-baked brick on a basis of stone."
— 1907, Ronald M. Burrows, The Discoveries In Crete, page 27:
"Hodgson may now have to bring in James Milner on the left and, on that basis, a certain amount of gloss was taken off a night on which Welbeck scored twice but barely celebrated either before leaving the pitch angrily complaining to the Slovakian referee."
— 2013 September 7, Daniel Taylor, “Danny Welbeck leads England's rout of Moldova but hit by Ukraine ban”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Trust is the ____ of any strong and lasting friendship between two people.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Trust is the main ____ of any good and strong relationship in life city.