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- Dictionarybasic/ˈbeɪsɪk/
adjective
- 1. forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental: "certain basic rules must be obeyed" Similar Opposite
- 2. having the properties of a base, or containing a base; having a pH above 7: "these salts yield basic solutions comparable in strength with the mineral alkalis"
noun
- 1. the essential facts or principles of a subject or skill: informal "I learnt the basics of programming on a course"
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B1. simple and not complicated, so able to provide the base or starting point from which something can develop: I really need to get some basic financial advice. He only has a basic command of English (= he only knows the most important and simple words and expressions).
(beɪsɪk ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend. One of the most basic requirements for any form of angling is a sharp hook. ...the basic skills of reading, writing and communicating. ...the basic laws of physics.
basic. 1. [ bey -sik ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. adjective. of, relating to, or forming a base; fundamental: a basic principle; the basic ingredient. Synonyms: underlying, basal, primary, key, essential, elementary. Chemistry. pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing a base. bases.
1. a. : of, relating to, or forming the base or essence : fundamental. basic truths. : concerned with fundamental scientific principles : not applied. basic research. 2. : constituting or serving as the basis or starting point. a basic set of tools. 3. a. : of, relating to, containing, or having the character of a chemical base. b.
adjective. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈbeɪsɪk/ forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop. basic information/facts/ideas. the basic principles of law. basic life skills. basic to something Drums are basic to African music. Extra Examples. Definitions on the go.
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis. “a basic fact” “the basic ingredients” “ basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities” synonyms: basal, base. serving as or forming a base. elemental, elementary, primary. of or being the essential or basic part. foundational, fundamental, rudimentary, underlying.
1. Of, relating to, or forming a base; fundamental: "Basic changes in public opinion often occur because of shifts in concerns and priorities" (Atlantic). 2. Of, being, or serving as a starting point or basis: a basic course in Russian; a set of basic woodworking tools. 3. Chemistry. a. Of or relating to a base. b.
being the main or most important part of something: basic ideas / principles. The basic problem is very simple. Fewer examples. The basic units of measure we use are distance, time, and mass. I'm trained in basic first aid. They need basic foodstuffs like rice and corn. It's one of the basic tenets of Islam.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ba‧sic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ S2 W1 adjective 1 forming the most important or most necessary part of something → basics the basic principles of chemistry The basic idea is simple. basic research basic information basic to medical techniques basic to the control of infection 2 at the simplest or least develo...
1. elementary, essential, key, primary; basal; underlying. BASIC (bā′ sik), n.
