Basis and Theme

Basis

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

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

Nearby Word: basic

Theme noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

Usage example: this dance piece deals with the timeless themes of birth and death

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Basis and theme are semantically related in essence topic. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Theme".

Nearby Word: thematic

similar	similar basis	similar theme
normal	normal basis	normal theme
usual	usual basis	usual theme
common	common basis	common theme
Other adjectives: complete, regular, original, obvious, heavy, strong, actual, entire, real, constant, main, consistent, major, frequent, general, primary, recurring, ongoing.

Science Is Bad: A recurrent theme and the basis for the plots of many (though not all) of its episodes.

Source: Series / The Outer Limits (1963)
Boss Remix: A particularly excellent one, with the Mysterious Girl's main theme being used as the basis for her boss theme.

Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Project UFO used a military-sounding march as the basis for its first season theme song, but switched to a more generic tune that might have fit any number of '70s action-adventure shows.

Source: Replaced the Theme Tune

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