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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbazi
"A base do seu argumento era bem fundamentada."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.
"The basis of her argument was well-researched and compelling." - 2
A principle or condition on which something is based.
"The project was approved on the basis of its potential benefits to the community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'basis' originates from the Greek word 'basis', meaning 'a stepping or a base'. It entered English in the late 19th century, evolving to signify the underlying support or foundation for an argument or concept.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Basis" is said worldwide
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base
Transliteration: bɑs
"La base de son argument était bien recherchée."
Basis
Transliteration: ˈbaːzɪs
"Die Basis ihres Arguments war überzeugend."
base
Transliteration: ˈbaze
"La base della sua argomentazione era solida."
base
Transliteration: ˈbase
"La base de su argumento era convincente."
base
Transliteration: ˈbazi
"A base do seu argumento era bem fundamentada."
आधार
Transliteration: ādhār
"उसकी दलील का आधार मजबूत था।"
基础
Transliteration: jīchǔ
"她的论点的基础是扎实的。"
기초
Transliteration: gich'o
"그녀의 주장의 기초는 탄탄했다."
基盤
Transliteration: kiban
"彼女の主張の基盤はしっかりしていた。"
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