Aspect and Basis

Aspect

Aspect noun - A certain way in which something appears or may be regarded.

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Basis and aspect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Aspect".

Nearby Word: aspectual

Basis noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

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Aspect and basis are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aspect" instead a noun "Basis".

Nearby Word: basic

human	human aspect	human basis
physical	physical aspect	physical basis
usual	usual aspect	usual basis
common	common aspect	common basis
Other adjectives: complete, obvious, actual, entire, real, little, main, consistent, personal, major, religious, psychological, fundamental, last, recurring.

Morris has pointed out that this aspect of his character actually has a basis in a number of real life terrorists.

Source: Film / Four Lions
Comments: Not really something I thought I'd really enjoy off the basis of the synopsis, but its shockingly in character despite the 'sleep together' aspect of the storytelling (it's all platonic).

Source: Fanfic Recs / Guardians of the Galaxy
First-Name Basis: Lala refers to everyone by their first name, as she is a foreigner (alien), and won't understand this aspect of Japanese culture.

Source: Manga / To Love-Ru

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