Basis and Design

Basis

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

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

Nearby Word: basic

Design noun - A method worked out in advance for achieving some objective.

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Basis and design are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Design".

human	human basis	human design
good	good basis	good design
physical	physical basis	physical design
sound	sound basis	sound design
Other adjectives: similar, common, current, original, initial, simple, actual, entire, consistent, general.

Mythology Gag: The design of the Test-Type Lancelot (the basis of Oldrin's Lancelot Grail) comes from an early design version of Suzaku's Lancelot that was used in some promotional artwork.

Source: Manga / Code Geass: Oz the Reflection
Cartridge: The basis of the design for the Gashat Cartridges, one of Transformation Trinkets for this season.

Source: Series / Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
Betty Boop whose design was the basis of the beginnings of the modern anime style.

Source: Forehead of Doom

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