basis

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The main idea or fact that something is built on or developed from.

   Her research formed the basis of the new policy.

2. 2
   noun

   The way or rate at which something happens or is done.

   You should brush your teeth on a daily basis.

3. 3
   noun

   A reason or set of facts that supports an argument or decision.

   There is no scientific basis for that claim.

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Simplified etymology

Basis entered English in the late 16th century through Latin from Greek basis, meaning “step” or “pedestal.” It shares this origin with the distinct form of base whose first English meaning was “the pedestal of a statue.”

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.

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