English to English
noun
- the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture.
source: WordNet 3.0
- lowest support of a structure
It was built on a base of solid rock.
He stood at the foot of the tower.
source: WordNet 3.0
- preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation
We are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago.
source: WordNet 3.0
- That which forms the foundation or support of anything; the basis; the essential or fundamental part; first principle.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [gráundwerc] Pátibayan; táyuan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
