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basic-basis-base #1 (permalink) Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:24 am   basic-basis-base
 

What are the differences among them? basic-basis-base....Please explain? thanks
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basic-basis-base #2 (permalink) Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:37 am   basic-basis-base
 

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'Basic' is the adjective. 'Base' refers primarily to physical foundations. 'Basis' refers primarily to non-physical foundations. There are exceptions to my basic definitions here.
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