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/ ˈbeɪ sɪk / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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adjective of, relating to, or forming a base; fundamental: a basic principle; the basic ingredient.
Chemistry . pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing a base. not having all of the hydroxyls of the base replaced by the acid group, or having the metal or its equivalent united partly to the acid group and partly to oxygen. alkaline. Metallurgy . noting, pertaining to, or made by a steelmaking process (basic process ) in which the furnace or converter is lined with a basic or nonsiliceous material, mainly burned magnesite and a small amount of ground basic slag, to remove impurities from the steel. Compare acid (def. 9).
Geology . (of a rock) having relatively little silica.
Military . primary: basic training. of lowest rank: airman basic. Slang . (especially of a female) characterized by predictable or unoriginal style, interests, or behavior: those basic girls who follow trends. (of things) boringly predictable or unoriginal:His lyrics are just so basic. SEE MORE SEE LESS noun Military . basic training. a soldier or airman receiving basic training. Often basics. something that is fundamental or basic; an essential ingredient, principle, procedure, etc.: to learn the basics of music; to get back to basics.
Slang . a person, especially a female, who is boringly predictable or unoriginal.
SEE MORE SEE LESS Origin of basic First recorded in 1835–45; base1 + -ic
SYNONYMS FOR basic 1 elementary, essential, key, primary; basal; underlying.
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OTHER WORDS FROM basic non·ba·sic, adjective quasi-basic, adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH basic basic , BASICWords nearby basic Basho, bash up, basi-, basiate, basibregmatic axis, basic , basically, Basic Assembly Language, basic cardiac life support, Basic Curriculum, basic dress
Definition for basic (2 of 2) [ bey -sik ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈbeɪ sɪk / PHONETIC RESPELLING
noun Computers . a widely adopted programming language that uses English words, punctuation marks, and algebraic notation to facilitate communication between the operator or lay user and the computer.
Origin of BASIC 1965–70; B(eginner's) A(ll-purpose) S (ymbolic ) I(nstruction) C(ode)
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH BASIC basic, BASIC Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020
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There’s always a pivotal voter somewhere, and always a basic contestation between the principles of the left and the right.
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We lead the world in innovation and technology, all for a simple, basic reason.
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Here are some basic shortcuts that can help navigate it better.
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You will be asked to provide a few basic details as well as verify your ownership.
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Nothing in it was meant to change the basic operations of the capitalist economy or to intervene aggressively in class relations.
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He challenged the very core of the Iranian theocracy and demanded respect for basic human rights.
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As more people come online, the most basic tasks—such as going out to the market to sell produce—will become more efficient.
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Everyone is entitled to be treated with basic decency and respect.
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The three basic ways for prisoners to die are old age, disease or violently.
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Typical recipes will be given showing what basic dyes are available and how they can be combined together.
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These basic principles are clearly stated and illustrated with simple diagrams.
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Malcom Porter was interested in "basic research" and not much else, it seemed.
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The latter was augmented by loans available to countries to defray the rising costs of basic edibles and foodstuffs (cereals).
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British Dictionary definitions for basic (1 of 2) adjective of, relating to, or forming a base or basis; fundamental; underlying
elementary or simple a few basic facts
excluding additions or extras basic pay
chem of, denoting, or containing a base; alkaline (of a salt) containing hydroxyl or oxide groups not all of which have been replaced by an acid radical basic lead carbonate, 2PbCO 3 .Pb ( OH ) 2 metallurgy of, concerned with, or made by a process in which the furnace or converter is made of a basic material, such as magnesium oxide
(of such igneous rocks as basalt) containing between 52 and 45 per cent silica
military primary or initial basic training
SEE MORE SEE LESS noun (usually plural) a fundamental principle, fact, etc
British Dictionary definitions for basic (2 of 2) noun a computer programming language that uses common English terms
Word Origin for BASIC C20: acronym of b (eginner's ) a (ll-purpose ) s (ymbolic ) i (nstruction ) c (ode )
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Words related to basic primitive, necessary, primary, elemental, underlying, key, main, vital, essential, radical, chief, principal, central, capital, basal, indispensable, inherent, intrinsic, substratal
Medical definitions for basic adj. Of, being, or serving as a starting point or basis.
Producing, resulting from, or relating to a base.
Containing a base, especially in excess of acid.
Containing oxide or hydroxide anions.
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Scientific definitions for basic A simple programming language developed in the 1960s that is widely taught to students as a first programming language.
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