Etymology of the English word basis
the English word
basisderived from the Latin word
basis (footing, base; pedestal; base, point of attachment)
derived from the Greek word
basis, βάσις (footing, base; a pace ('base'); the foot)
derived from the Greek word
bainein, βαίνω
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*gʷā-derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*gʷa-Date
The earliest known usage of basis in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
basidia,
basidium,
hypobasis,
polybasiteUsage
Word found in Modern English
