basis
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The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests.
The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue.
The ground work the first or fundamental principle; that which supports.
The principal component part of a thing.
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The basis of a democratic state is liberty.
Compassion is the basis of morality.
The proper basis for marriage is mutual misunderstanding.
The power to question is the basis of all human progress.
A hierarchical society was only possible on a basis of poverty and ignorance.
The fear of women is the basis of good health.