Basis

Spanish Meaning

base

fundamento

English Meaning

  1. A foundation upon which something rests.
  2. The chief constituent; the fundamental ingredient: The basis for most liquids is water.
  3. The fundamental principle.
  4. A pattern or schedule for proceeding: on a weekly basis.
  5. A condition for relating or proceeding: a first-name basis; a friendly basis. See Synonyms at base1.