basis

The basis is defined as the foundation of something, or as a concept or a necessary part of something.

(noun)

An example of a basis is the foundation of a house.
An example of a basis is the reason for which someone may choose to affiliate himself with a specific party.
An example of basis is the butter in a recipe for hollandaise sauce.

See basis in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. bases

the base, foundation, or chief supporting factor of anything
the principal constituent of anything
the fundamental principle or theory, as of a system of knowledge
1. a procedure or timed plan: paid on a weekly basis
2. a specified attitude: a friendly basis

Origin: L < Gr, a base, pedestal < bainein, to go < IE base *gwem-, come

See basis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ba·ses (-sēzˌ)

A foundation upon which something rests.
The chief constituent; the fundamental ingredient: The basis for most liquids is water.
The fundamental principle.
a. A pattern or schedule for proceeding: on a weekly basis.
b. A condition for relating or proceeding: a first-name basis; a friendly basis. See Synonyms at base¹.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , from Greek; see g^wā- in Indo-European roots

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