Where does “basis” come from?

basis (Indonesian) comes from Dutch basis, from Latin basis, from Ancient Greek βάσις, from Proto-Hellenic gʷə́tis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷémtis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷem- — to step.

basis (Indonesian): basis, base

Definitions

basis, base

Ancestry of “basis”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Dutch	basis	basis; base; Obsolete form of base
2	Latin	basis	A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation; The...
3	Ancient Greek	βάσις	step; rhythm; foot
4	Proto-Hellenic	gʷə́tis	step
5	Proto-Indo-European	gʷémtis	step, act of walking
6	Proto-Indo-European	gʷem-	to step

Every word from Proto-Indo-European gʷem- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European gʷémtis →Every word from Proto-Hellenic gʷə́tis →