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Basic
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
Something that is simple or most important and foundational.
Synonyms:
fundamental
rudimentary
elementary
simple
primary
Antonyms:
complex
advanced
sophisticated
intricate
elaborate
Examples:
We need fear for obvious reasons of
basic
survival.
Though the laboratory is rather
basic
.'
She mastered the
basic
skills required for cooking.
Etymology:
Originating from the late Middle English term
basique
, derived from the French
bas
, meaning
low
, and Latin
basis
, meaning
foundation
.
Usage Statistics:
75 mentions per 1 million words
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