basis (n)
base (n)
foundation (n)
fundament (n)
groundwork (n)
cornerstone (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
examples the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
Outgoing links
Hypernym assumption, supposition, supposal
Part holonym explanation
Derivationally related form foundation → found
Derivationally related form base → basal
Derivationally related form base → base
Hyponym meat and potatoes
Incoming links
Derivationally related form basal → base
Part meronym explanation
Hypernym meat and potatoes
Hyponym assumption, supposition, supposal
Derivationally related form found → foundation
Derivationally related form base → base

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