basis — OAT · Shobdo

basis

noun

1 the factual basis for his criticism:

foundation, support, base, footing;

reasoning, rationale, defense;

reason, grounds, justification, rationalization, motive, motivation, cause.

2 the White Paper formed the basis of the Consumer Credit Act:

starting point, base, point of departure, beginning, premise;

fundamental point/principle, principal constituent, main ingredient, cornerstone, core, heart, thrust, essence, kernel, nub, underpinning, groundwork.

3 those who are studying on a part-time basis:

footing, condition, status, position;

arrangement, system, method, procedure, way.