Synonyms: foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone, base, basis
Definition: the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Usage: the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
Similar words: assumption, supposal, supposition
Definition: a hypothesis that is taken for granted
Usage: any society is built upon certain assumptions
Synonyms: footing, ground, basis
Definition: a relation that provides the foundation for something
Usage: they were on a friendly footing; he worked on an interim basis
Similar words: foundation
Definition: the basis on which something is grounded
Usage: there is little foundation for his objections
Definition: the most important or necessary part of something
Usage: the basis of this drink is orange juice
Similar words: part, portion, constituent, component, component part
Definition: something determined in relation to something that includes it
Usage: he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself; I read a portion of the manuscript; the smaller component is hard to reach; the animal constituent of plankton