Basis
/ˈbeɪsɪs/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:8 pts5 letters
Definition of Basis
noun
- A physical base or foundation.
- A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
- An underlying condition or circumstance.
- A regular frequency.
"Cars must be checked on a yearly basis."
- In a vector space, a linearly independent set of vectors spanning the whole vector space.
Anagrams of Basis
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
b3
a1
s1
i1
s1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Basis
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Basis"
Basis is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "basis" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Basis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "basis" is a low-scoring word.