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adjective

ˈbā-sik How to pronounce basic (audio)
Definition of basicnext
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

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basic

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noun

as in essential

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Recent Examples of basic
Adjective
Diagnostics as basic as blood tests, ultrasounds, or electrocardiograms cannot currently be performed in Cuba due to the lack of basic services. — Sarah Moreno july 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Reporting unsafe conditions to state labor agencies or OSHA is an option if an employer refuses to provide basic heat protections. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
Plaza’s oversized top is the ideal spring-to-summer basic, so we were thrilled to find a Quince lookalike. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 For Rihanna, basics are anything but basic. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for basic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
  1. rudimentary
  2. essential
  3. elementary
  4. must
  5. introductory
  6. requirement
  7. fundamental
Adjective
  • The outpost may resemble something of a rudimentary city on the moon.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The Athletic’s Michael Cox gave a detailed breakdown that walked through the tactical hypotheses, but there might be a more rudimentary explanation for this trend.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of rudimentary
Noun
  • Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Get all your last-minute essentials delivered to your doorstep with DoorDash.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of essential
Adjective
  • Police were called to the elementary and middle school, and authorities are now working to identify the deceased individual.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Biblical texts on the list include a picture-book adaptation of the David and Goliath story for elementary students and passages about Adam and Eve for older students.
    — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
Definition of elementary
Noun
  • Shrimp and mussels are a must for her seafood paella, though the queen of home cooking has also used lobster in the past.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • While breakfast and lunch are first-come, first-serve, for dinner a reservation is a must.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of must
Adjective
  • Weist herself appears in a brief introductory clip before the performance proper.
    — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The Heat is expected to hold Antetokounmpo’s introductory press conference on July 16.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of introductory
Noun
  • With low maintenance requirements and fast turnaround, Gripen provides an advanced and cost-effective fighter capability that is easy to operate and maintain, according to the company.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • DAFs carry no legal payout requirement — the dollars are irrevocably committed to charity, but on no particular schedule.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of requirement
Adjective
  • Meantime, earnings forecasts have soared, largely but not exclusively on the back of the AI-equipment bottleneck, providing plenty of fundamental cover for the tape.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • All of these detention facilities have in common a fundamental disregard for our health and well-being.
    — Brady Tillett, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of fundamental

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