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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as in essential
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Recent Examples of basic
Paul Adepoju, Scientific American, 14 June 2026
That makes the experience feel closer to a digital stylist than a basic product search.
—Kurt Knutsson
fox News May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
Instead the same basic production system can be adapted for different vaccines by changing the genetic instructions the vaccine carries.
—Paul Adepoju, Scientific American, 14 June 2026
That makes the experience feel closer to a digital stylist than a basic product search.
—Kurt Knutsson
fox News May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
But basics don’t have to remain basic.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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But the filmic quality of the album lies less in any conventionally cinematic progression and more in Rossetto’s ability to imbue even the most rudimentary sounds with vivid detail and perspective.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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Stalled by the pandemic, the festival’s inaugural edition took place in Jeddah’s Al-Balad old city neighborhood in 2021 with a make-shift cinema, rudimentary industry hub and a smattering of A-list guests and has since grown into one of the biggest film festivals in the Middle East.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Keep scrolling to find out which 13 Amazon essentials made my flight a breeze, spanning from my go-to loungewear pants to compression socks, with prices starting at just $10.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Prices ticked higher last month for a range of essentials, including food, gasoline and medical care.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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In recent years, however, the number of students that needed to take the class exploded—from 32 in 2020 to 665 in 2025—and deficiencies have become so bad that the course had to be redesigned to cover middle school and even elementary level skills.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Amid a national push to reduce screen time in schools, elementary and middle school students report less of their free time is spent reading.—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The humidity will go up big time from the morning to the evening, from humid to muggy, so shorts are a must, along with having the umbrella handy just in case.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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While shutting down airspace isn’t really an option, despite how many times Cowie admits he’s tried to do for his high-end clients, coordinating with local police departments is a must.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The introductory styles will be released in early August.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Gansey will hold his introductory news conference Monday at Philadelphia's training complex in Camden, New Jersey.—
Pat Gallen,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Providers must also cover rent or mortgage payments, insurance, food, utilities, supplies, maintenance and regulatory requirements.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The interim final rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services means being sick with extreme exhaustion and memory challenges related to her treatments may not be enough for Brandon to evade the new work requirements.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Lurking beneath the distribution problem is a more fundamental challenge to the private equity value proposition.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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The system has been engineered to confine pure water within microscopic channels, thereby altering the liquid’s fundamental behavior.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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