basis - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

Synonyms

• base
• basis
• cornerstone
• foundation
• fundament
• groundwork

More generic

• assumption
• supposal
• supposition

More specific

• meat and potatoes

Related

• explanation

Noun

a relation that provides the foundation for something

Synonyms

• basis
• footing
• ground

More generic

• foundation

More specific

• common ground

Noun

the most important or necessary part of something

Synonyms

• base
• basis

More generic

• component
• component part
• constituent
• part
• portion

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