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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | Greek, 'step, base', from bainein 'to go' |
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ba‧sis S3 W1
plural bases [countable]
plural bases [countable]1 the facts, ideas, or things from which something can be developed : Their claim had no basis in fact (=it was not true).
Their claim had no basis in fact (=it was not true).2 because of a particular fact or situation : discrimination on the basis of sex
on the basis of something
discrimination on the basis of sex4 a system or agreement by which someone or something is voluntary etc : Nurses are employed on a full-time basis.
on a voluntary/part-time/temporary etc basis
BNurses are employed on a full-time basis.