base vs basis vs bass
Definitions
noun
- the principal ingredient of a mixture
- the bottom or lowest part
- a place that the runner must touch before scoring
- (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
- (anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment
adjective
- having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
- (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal
- debased; not genuine
- not adhering to ethical or moral principles
- serving as or forming a base
verb
- use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes
- use as a basis for; found on
- situate as a center of operations
Examples
We believe that it is okay to charge for healing based on the doctrine, ‘The workman is worthy of his hire.’
But then on the other hand, the whole cosmos or universe is based on this love or compassion.
They have recognized that their business depends on world of mouth, and that world of mouth is based on customer satisfaction.
Definitions
noun
- the most important or necessary part of something
- a relation that provides the foundation for something
- the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Examples
Someone who really wanted to stop unsanctioned immigration would begin here, by busting the small contractors who employ these workers on a contingent basis.
Fertilization therefore results in an egg carrying a nucleus with contributions from both parents, and it was concluded that the cell nucleus must contain the physical basis of heredity.
A few talented writers en dowed with originality and exceptional animation, a few brilliant efforts, isolated, without following, interrupted and recommenced, did not suffice to endow a nation with a solid and imposing basis of literary wealth.
Definitions
noun
- nontechnical name for any of numerous edible marine and freshwater spiny-finned fishes
- the lowest adult male singing voice
- the lean flesh of a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae
- any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus)
- the lowest part in polyphonic music
adjective
- having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
Examples
Do you really want ambient and drum'n'bass remixers stomping on your world music?
He literally danced his music into being, conducting his bass players, drummers and horn section with his hips.
This proposed procurement is a continuation of an existing contractual agreement for the developed prototype NASA Student Ambassadors Virtual Community (NSAVC) web site. ...
