Basis

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪs/

Definitions of basis

noun the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

Example Sentences

A1 I brush my teeth on a daily basis.

A2 She exercises on a regular basis to stay healthy.

B1 The company reviews its employees' performance on a quarterly basis.

B2 The decision was made on the basis of cost and efficiency.

C1 The research paper was written on the basis of extensive data analysis.

C2 The artist's work is considered groundbreaking on the basis of its originality and creativity.

Examples of basis in a Sentence

formal The company reviews its financial statements on a quarterly basis.

informal I check my email on a daily basis.

slang I hit the gym on a regular basis to stay in shape.

figurative Trust is the basis of any healthy relationship.

Grammatical Forms of basis

• plural: bases
• comparative: more basic
• superlative: most basic
• present tense: base
• future tense: will base
• perfect tense: have based
• continuous tense: is basing
• singular: basis
• positive degree: basic
• infinitive: to base
• gerund: basing
• participle: based

Origin and Evolution of basis

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'basis' originated from the Latin word 'basis' which means foundation or pedestal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'basis' has retained its original meaning of foundation or support, but it has also come to be used in various fields such as mathematics, economics, and science to refer to a starting point or fundamental principle.