basic

/bˈe‍ɪsɪk/

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

[adjective] [noun]

basic

[ADJECTIVE]

forming or being the necessary part of something, on which other things are built upon

antonyms : incidental

having or offering the simplest elements or level

synonyms : canonic

canonical

*** necessary and important to all people

synonyms : introductory

*** before anything extra is added

of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base

Basic

[NOUN]

(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

synonyms : staple

a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use

a level of proficiency or knowledge that is introductory or rudimentary

Examples

1. The design is very basic.

2. My knowledge of French is pretty basic.

3. The camping cabin was basic, with a single bed and a chair.

4. The poor family wants for basic necessities like food and shelter.

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