basics
ˈbeɪsɪks
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Definition of basics - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
fundamentalssimple, essential elements or principles of a subject
  • Understanding the basics of math is crucial.
essentials fundamentals rudiments
2.
necessitiesessential items needed for living or specific situations
  • We packed the basics for our camping trip.
essentials fundamentals
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Expressions with basics

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start focusing on the most important simple parts
Let's get down to basics and solve the main problem.
return to simple and fundamental aspects
The company decided it was time to go back to basics to improve efficiency.
return to fundamental principles
After the failure, they had to get back to basics.
simplify by returning to core principles
We need to get to the basics to solve this issue.
introductory knowledge about letters
The book covers alphabet basics for beginners.

Origin of basics

Latin, basis (foundation)

Terms with basics included in their meaning

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education
learn the basics of reading and writing
basics
minimum amount provided in a situation
basics
relating to the basic or essential part
basics
in a fundamental or basic way
basics
serving as a basic foundation or basis
basics
basic or essential, not derived from something else
number theory basics
mathematics of numbers using basic operations
skiing
ski slope for new skiers to learn basics

Examples of basics in a sentence

  • The course covers the basics of photography.
  • Make sure you have the basics before the storm hits.
  • The basics for the project are already in place.

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  1. French:bases, basiques, ...
  2. German:Grundlagen, Grundausstattung, ...
  3. Italian:basi, cose essenziali, ...
  4. Spanish:fundamentos, lo básico, ...
  5. Portuguese:conceitos básicos, bens essenciais, ...
  6. Chinese:基础, 基本物品, ...
  7. Japanese:基礎, 基本的なもの, ...
  8. Arabic:أَسَاسِيَّات, مُتَطَلَّبات, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְסוֹדוֹת, דְּבָרִים בְּסִיסִיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:основы, предметы первой необходимости, ...
  11. Ukrainian:основи, основні речі, ...
  12. Hindi:मूल बातें, आवश्यक वस्तुएँ, ...
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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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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