Basis

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The underlying foundation or principle on which something is based.

“Trust forms the basis of any strong relationship.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbeɪsɪs/

Syllables

ba·sis

Related Words

Synonyms

foundation ground

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double S with vowels A, I and consonants B, S.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; useful word for strategic placement.

Words Related to Basis

Anagrams of Basis

Words that use exactly the same letters as “basis”.

absis bassi isbas

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “basis” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

babis bacis baris bases basic basil basin basks basos basts batis oasis pasis

Words you can make from Basis

Shorter words formed from the letters in “basis”.

absi assi bais bass bias isba

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “basis”.

basics

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