Basis and Maxim

Basis

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

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

Nearby Word: basic

Maxim noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.

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Basis and maxim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Maxim".

More Dakka: Used liberally, and forms the basis of Maxim 37: There is no "overkill".

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