BASIS

• (noun) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

  "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

  synonyms : base , cornerstone , foundation , fundament , groundwork

• (noun) a relation that provides the foundation for something

  "they were on a friendly footing", "he worked on an interim basis"

  synonyms : footing , ground

• (noun) the most important or necessary part of something

  "the basis of this drink is orange juice"

  synonyms : base

  "the syrup had this yucky looking yellow base to it" -added by diviya_inlas

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