Basis and Source

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

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Source is a synonym for basis in action topic. In some cases you can use "Source" instead a noun "Basis".

Nearby Word: basic

Source noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.

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Basis is a synonym for source in thing topic. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Source".

good	good basis	good source
common	common basis	common source
regular	regular basis	regular source
original	original basis	original source
Other adjectives: strong, actual, real, constant, main, consistent, major, sole, frequent, primary, recurring, genetic.

Chiun is a Korean who is the Master of Sinanju, which is the sun source (original) martial art and the basis for all other martial arts.

Source: Magical Asian
Besides describing what the soul is (the source of inspiration, will to live, curiosity, empathy for others, and sense of connection to the world) and the effects of its loss, the soul is also the basis of magic, and manipulation of the soul can be used to gain powers.

Source: Anatomy of the Soul
Then, there's also Ragna Blade, stemming from the same source as Giga Slave, just on a one-to-one basis.

Source: One Hit Kill / Anime and Manga

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