(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 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.”
Of or pertaining to initiation
In a crude or unfinished state
Having no outstanding characteristics
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is
Denotes a composition of a single element
Implanted or firmly established
Based on abstract reasoning
(of information, writing, etc.) Highly factual, especially to the point of being dull
Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron
Restricted or low in amount or extent
Stated in indefinite terms
Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another
Of a minimum amount, quantity, size, or degree
Pithy
Lacking depth or substance
Not modified
Humble or lower in rank or status
Almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition
Relating to or forming part of the structure of a building or other item
Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Pertaining to, or having the form, nature or habits of, a beast or animal
(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
Something which is required for a given purpose
Basic elements
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
The vital part or essence of something
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