Word Type

Noun

The word "basis" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Bernstein basis polynomial Fourier basis Gröbner basis Hamel basis Hilbert's basis theorem Schauder basis accrual basis basic basis point basis spline basis vector basiswise cash basis cost basis eigenbasis fare basis normal basis on a case-by-case basis on a daily basis on a day-to-day basis on a first-name basis on a need-to-know basis on a regular basis on an irregular basis on the basis of polynomial basis rational basis review subbasis tax basis

Etymologically Related To

come

Context

accounting linear algebra topology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

assumption component component part constituent foundation part portion supposal supposition

Type Of (IsA)

assumption explanation part

Part Of

explanation

Related Terms

argument base circumstance condition foundation frequency hypothesis linearly independent point starting underlying vector vector space

Synonym Network

base footing

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