nnoun.cognitionthe fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explainedSynset:base basis cornerstone foundation fundament
Examples:- the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture
Derivationally Related Form:foundbasebasal
Part Holonyms:explanation
Hypernyms:assumption supposal supposition
Inherited Hypernyms:basisassumptionhypothesisconceptideacontentcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:meat and potatoes
Full Hyponyms:meat and potatoes
nnoun.artifactlowest support of a structureSynset:base foot foundation fundament substructure understructure
Examples:- it was built on a base of solid rock
- he stood at the foot of the tower
Derivationally Related Form:basal
Part Holonyms:construction structure
Hypernyms:support
Inherited Hypernyms:foundationsupportsupporting structurestructureartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:bedmatraftraft foundation
Full Hyponyms:bedraft foundationrailroad bedroadbed
nnoun.actpreliminary preparation as a basis or foundationExamples:- we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago
Hypernyms:preparation readying
Inherited Hypernyms:groundworkpreparationactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity