Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The foundation or underlying support on which something is built or established.
Basis
/ˈbeɪsəs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It demands readjustment of everything upon a basis of service.
The fluorides form a basis of insecticides, fungicides, and rodent poisons.
Our friendship formed the basis of our collaborative project.
Etymology:
From the Latin word "basis," meaning a pedestal or base, derived from the Greek word "basis," meaning step or base, originally indicating standing or stepping.
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