1. (noun) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

• base
• basis
• foundation
• fundament
• groundwork

1. (noun) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

• assumption
• supposal
• supposition

2. (noun) a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies

• stone

3. (noun) a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls

• stone

1. (noun) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

• meat and potatoes

1. (noun) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

• basal
• primary
• base
• base
• establish
• establish
• found
• found
• ground
• ground