Basic Meaning and Definition

Word: Basic

How to pronounce: ˈbeɪsɪk

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental.

Example sentences: "Certain basic rules must be obeyed"

2. Having the properties of a base, or containing a base; having a pH greater than 7.

Example sentences: "These salts yield basic solutions comparable in strength with the mineral alkalis"

Noun

Definitions:

1. The essential facts or principles of a subject or skill.

Noun

Definitions:

1. A simple high-level computer programming language that uses familiar English words, designed for beginners and formerly used widely.

Synonyms:

underlying

basal

fundamental

foundational

essential

substantive

core

staple

rudimentary

elemental

rudimental

simple

alkaline

beginning

initial

of principle

introductory

Antonyms:

secondary

Derivations:

base

basicity

basics

basically

basis

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Basic in Other Languages...

Spanish: Básica

German: Grundlegende

French: Base

Italian: Base

Turkish: Temel