ETYM French base, Latin basis, from Greek basis a stepping, step, a base, pedestal, from bainein to go, step, akin to Eng. come. Related to Basis, and see Come.
1. A support or foundation; SYN. pedestal, stand.
2. A flat bottom on which something is intended to sit.
3. The bottom or lowest part.
4. Place that runner must touch before scoring; SYN. bag.
5. The place where one is stationed and from which missions start and end; SYN. home.
6. The principal ingredient of a mixture. + prikaži više

1. The act of one who underpins; the act of supporting by stones, masonry, or the like.
2. That by which a building is underpinned; the material and construction used for support.
3. Any manner of support, such as the foundation of an argument.

ETYM French fondation, Latin fundatio. Related to Found to establish.
1. An institution supported by an endowment.
2. Lowest supporting part of a structure; SYN. base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure.
3. The basis on which something is grounded.