Synonyms of basic

basic 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbā-sik 

as in rudimentary

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject

you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rudimentary
• elementary
• introductory
• fundamental
• underlying
• essential
• elemental
• simple
• basal
• beginning
• rudimental
• preliminary
• meat-and-potatoes
• abecedarian
• primary
• primal
• primitive
• prime
• uncomplicated
• primordial
• important
• preparatory
• crucial
• key
• primeval
• crude
• rude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advanced
• complex
• sophisticated
• extensive
• detailed
• complicated
• elaborate
• intricate
• higher
• high
• evolved
• developed
• refined
• convoluted

basic

2 of 2

noun

as in essential

Synonyms & Similar Words

• essential
• must
• requirement
• stipulation
• need
• imposition
• request
• provision
• desire
• wish
• drive
• condition
• demand
• want
• claim
• requisition
• ultimatum
• dun
• importunity

Examples of basic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Since relaxing content moderation to the bare minimum, X no longer passes the most basic brand safety tests and is now host to misinformation, disinformation and actual criminal activity. —Sergii Denysenko, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Please note that while many complications have been deployed in the Lange 1 over the years, these five examples for sale offer the original’s basic configuration—the pure essence of the Lange 1, in other words. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024

Noun

The Lebanese government, which even in peacetime can’t be relied on to provide basics, such as electricity and water, has been overwhelmed. —Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024

Start with the basics–cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken–and then finish it off with poppy seeds and a buttery top coating. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024