Synonyms of basic

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adjective

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

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

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basic

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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