What does BASIS mean?

Parts of Speech

Basis is a noun.

Definitions

• The fundamental principles or foundation of something. For example, "The basis of the companys success is its dedicated employees."
• A starting point or fundamental idea upon which something is built or developed. For example, "The basis of the research project was the hypothesis that social media affects mental health."
• A fixed pattern or system for calculating or measuring something. For example, "The salary increase was calculated on a pro rata basis."

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈbeɪsɪs/ BAY-sis
• UK: /ˈbeɪsɪs/ BAY-sis

Origin and Usage

The word basis originated from the Latin word "basis" which means "foundation" or "support." It has been used in English since the 14th century and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms

• Foundation
• Basis point
• Groundwork
• Cornerstone
• Footprint

Related Words

• Baste
• Bison
• Beast
• Bloom
• Beard

Example Sentences

• The companys success is built on the basis of its core values.
• The research project was based on the hypothesis that social media affects mental health.
• The salary increase was calculated on a pro rata basis.