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96 entries under basis topic. ×

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determinant(noun, cause, reason, object, base)
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occasion(noun, cause, start, reason, object)
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excuse(noun, action, cause, reason, base)
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idea(noun, cause, excitement, influence, point)
5
source(noun, cause, start, reason, idea)
5
spring(noun, force, cause, start, reason)
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antecedent(noun, cause, reason, object, base)
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justification(noun, action, cause, reason, base)
4
origin(noun, cause, start, reason, base)
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principle(noun, action, cause, reason, idea)
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action(noun, feeling, drive, cause, pleasure)
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explanation(noun, action, cause, reason, element)
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factor(noun, cause, reason, justification)
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impetus(noun, charge, drive, cause, drug)
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call(noun, cause, reason, base, element)
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case(noun, cause, point, line, issue)
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essence(noun, cause, start, idea, base)
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target(noun, cause, use, design, aim)
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vindication(noun, cause, account, sense, resolution)
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warrant(noun, cause, reason, consideration)
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