n. Function: noun
1 something that supports or sustains anything immaterial FF1C; his argument rested on a basis of conjecture FF1E;
Synonyms: base, bedrock, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, infrastructure, root, substratum, underpinning; compare BASE 1
Related Words: axiom, fundamental, law, principle, theorem; assumption, postulate, premise, presumption, presupposition; essence, heart
2
Synonyms: BASE 1, bed, bottom, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, rest, seat, substructure
3 something serving as a reason or justification for an action or opinion FF1C; resented such a challenge without basis or reason FF1E;
Synonyms: foundation, warrant
Related Words: call, justification, right; ground(s), reason