Basis and Structure

Basis

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

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

Nearby Word: basic

Structure noun - Something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity.

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Basis and structure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Structure".

human	human basis	human structure
physical	physical basis	physical structure
similar	similar basis	similar structure
normal	normal basis	normal structure
Other adjectives: usual, common, complete, original, simple, actual, entire, real, strict, main, general, biological, episodic, genetic.

This is part of the basis for Hermetic social structure - if your master is revealed to have betrayed his oath, you have a legal problem.

Source: Master-Apprentice Chain
The structure of Heaven and the angelic organizational chart are privileged information, known only to the City Council members on a need-to-know basis.

Source: Podcast / Welcome to Night Vale
Throw in their social structure being built on a robust basis of fist-fights, and you have some pretty solidly Chaotic traits, without the deliberate malice it requires to qualify as Evil.

Source: Chaotic Neutral

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