Ba"sis (?), n.; pl. Bases (#). [L. basis, Gr. . See Base, n.] 1. The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests.
Dryden.
2. The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue. [Obs.]
If no basis bear my rising name.
Pope.
3. The ground work the first or fundamental principle; that which supports.
The basis of public credit is good faith.
A. Hamilton.
4. The principal component part of a thing.
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