- lähtökohta
The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty.
uncountable
basissubstantiivi/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/US lähtökohtaYou should brush your teeth on a daily basis at minimum.
pl. bases
- something from which other things extend
The logarithm to base 2 of 8 is 3.
uncountable
- act or process of setting something up, or establishing something; composition, structure, makeup
He has a strong constitution, so he should make a quick recovery from the illness.
- (countable) A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep
My cat often sleeps on my bed.
uncountable
- A support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall
This house's underpinning is not up to standard.
- basis, foundation, groundwork
Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!
uncountable
- foundation
The discovery of the laws of electricity laid the groundwork for a century of innovation.
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