(usually in plural form "basics") Fundamental principles or facts
(usually used in plural form "essentials") A fundamental element or characteristic
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Of, or forming, a fundamental base or basis
“Typing is on the curriculum in several countries, where it is seen as a basic skill.”
Elementary, simple or merely functional
“We didn't have much money or time and just rented a basic motel room.”
Offering or constituting the minimum required without elaboration or luxury
“Camcorders range in features from basic to those with more advanced options.”
Easy to decipher or solve
“I would presume a person of your intellect would find basic puzzles unchallenging and rather boring.”
(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7
“A basic solution can have significantly more hydroxide ions than an acidic solution.”
Rudimentary or crude in form, not thorough or complete
Of or pertaining to initiation
Basic or pure in character or sense
Firmly implanted or established in thought or behavior and difficult to change
Having no outstanding characteristics
Having or showing very little intelligence or judgement
Denotes a composition of a single element
Of a common or whole class, or group, or genus
(of information, writing, etc.) Highly factual, especially to the point of being dull
Based on abstract reasoning
Restricted or low in amount or extent
Of a minimum amount, quantity, size, or degree
Lacking depth or substance
Absolute, incapable of being challenged
A pithy, basic, and compact adjective, emphasizing essential or fundamental aspects
Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks
(computing) Consisting only of plain text
(usually in plural form "basics") Fundamental principles or facts
“It's time to get back to basics and not overcomplicate things.”
(usually used in plural form "essentials") A fundamental element or characteristic
The principal aspect or dimension of something
A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist
An indispensable factor or influence that gives something its strength and vitality
Something that is part of a whole
Stripped down to essential elements
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
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