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What is the opposite of basis?

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Noun
Opposite of the justification for or reasoning behind something
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Opposite of the foundation on which an activity, process or structure is carried out or built on
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Opposite of the central aspect of something an argument or consideration
“As a sidenote, I want to mention that this is no contradiction to McLuhan's famous statement.”
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Opposite of general or basic truths, concepts or ideas
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(usually used in plural form "essentials") Opposite of a fundamental element or characteristic
“Frankly, I find the minutia of everyday life much more interesting than the glaring important life-changing events that shape our lives.”
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Opposite of a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
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Opposite of an intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
“Their indifference may be due to the fact that they see the sheer pointlessness of this program.”
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Opposite of a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
“The saving of animals in distress was the consequence of her activism.”
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Opposite of a beginning, or first stage
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Opposite of a morally acceptable explanation for behavior, or for a belief or occurrence
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Opposite of something used as the basis for calculation or for comparison
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Opposite of the basis or justification for something
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Opposite of an arrangement or design serving as a model for comparable objects
“The KF5 is an excellent tank, but some felt that the airflow was a massive deviation from past models.”
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Opposite of a (usually technical) description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate
“Experts cannot explain the mystery surrounding Lincoln's survival in the death zone of Mt. Everest.”
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Opposite of an element or circumstance contributing to a result
“Together, each constituent contributes to the whole in its entirety.”
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Opposite of a leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article
“Force is the ally and auxiliary of the law, so as long as the latter is respected, the force will be inactive.”
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Opposite of the lowest part of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported
“The Canyon Lands is a series of steep canyons, extending from the top of the shelf break through the slope to the abyssal plain.”
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Opposite of a supposition made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
“Life is temporary, and that is a fact that we have to get used to.”
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Opposite of a standard by which something is judged or compared
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Opposite of the embodiment or core of something
“The reserved introvert was always the antithesis of the party.”
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