Basis and Backbone

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

Backbone is a synonym for basis in action topic. In some cases you can use "Backbone" instead a noun "Basis", when it comes to topics like essence, groundwork, fundamentals.

Nearby Word: basic

Backbone noun - A column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal.

Basis is a synonym for backbone in essence topic. You can use "Basis" instead a noun "Backbone", if it concerns topics such as foundation, groundwork, fundamentals, spinal column of vertebrate.

Nearby Word: backboned