a relation that provides the foundation for something; they were on a friendly footing; he worked on an interim basis

[ Syn: footing , ground ]

the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture

[ Syn: base , foundation , fundament , groundwork , cornerstone ]

the most important or necessary part of something; the basis of this drink is orange juice

[ Syn: base ]