BASIC
ˈbeɪ.sɪk
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Acronym

acr: Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction CodeTECH.simple computer language for beginners to write programsTECH.
  • I learned BASIC in my first programming class.
  • He wrote his first game in BASIC.
  • BASIC was popular in the 1980s.
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Origin of BASIC

Acronym: Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

Terms with BASIC included in their meaning

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currency
coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
basic sense
perceive sound through the ear
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basic question
used to ask whether something is true about a thing
foreign currency
monetary unit in various countries, one hundredth of a basic unit
distance scale
basic unit of length in the metric system
peev.
basic action
urinate
basic cleaning
wash something quickly with water
basic speech
plain and easy-to-understand form of English

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  8. Arabic:بيسك, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֵּיסִיק, ...
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  11. Ukrainian:BASIC, ...
  12. Hindi:शुरुआती सभी-उद्देश्य प्रतीकात्मक निर्देश कोड, ...
basic
ˈbeɪsɪk

Definition of basic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
essencefundamental or essential in nature
  • Water is a basic need for human survival..
essential fundamental
2.
informalUSunremarkable or lacking sophisticationUS
  • Her outfit was too basic for the event.
plain unremarkable unsophisticated
3.
chemistryTECH.having a pH greater than 7TECH.
  • The solution is basic, not acidic.
alkaline caustic

Noun

1.
knowledgefundamental principle or fact
  • Honesty is a basic in our family.
foundation principle rudiment
2.
campTECH.USinitial military training course for new recruitsTECH.US
  • He completed his basic before deployment.
boot camp drill training
3.
necessitynecessary commodity or staple requirement
  • Water is a basic for survival.
essential necessity staple
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Expressions with basic

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essential elements needed for a process
Basic materials for the project include wood and nails.
introductory training covering essential skills
The new employees underwent basic training in customer service.
simple search function offering few options usually one main search field
Use the basic search to quickly find files by name.
essential things needed for comfortable daily living
The hotel provides all basic amenities for guests.
cable TV service with few channels and lower price
Many people subscribe to basic cable to save money.
essential simple facts or figures needed to describe or understand something
The form asks for basic data like your name and address.

Origin of basic

Greek, basis (foundation)

Examples of basic in a sentence

  • Basic principles must be understood.
  • The movie was too basic to win any awards.
  • His basic approach to cooking lacks creativity.
  • Basic solutions can neutralize acids.
  • The substance turned the litmus paper blue, indicating it's basic.
  • Understanding the basics is crucial for beginners.

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  1. French:fondamental, base, ...
  2. German:grundlegend, Grundsatz, ...
  3. Italian:fondamentale, principio, ...
  4. Spanish:fundamental, fundamento, ...
  5. Portuguese:fundamental, princípio, ...
  6. Chinese:基本的, 基本原则, ...
  7. Japanese:基本的な, 基本, ...
  8. Arabic:أَسَاسِيّ, أساس, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּסִיסִי, יְסוֹד, ...
  10. Russian:фундаментальный, основа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фундаментальний, основа, ...
  12. Hindi:मूलभूत, आवश्यक, ...
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