Basis and Nitty-gritty

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

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

Nearby Word: basic

Nitty-gritty noun - The specific practical details of something.

Basis and nitty-gritty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun phrase "Nitty-gritty".