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basic

Definition for basic

adjective as in elementary, fundamental

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The problem for Amorim is that his assessment highlights basic issues that should not be happening so often so far into his tenure.

From BBC

Pinter said California could establish its own flood insurance program if it’s forced to — like the state plan that now provides basic fire coverage for homes in areas with high wildfire risks.

During their first foundation year after finishing their medical degree, resident doctors in England earn a basic salary of £38,831.

From BBC

Such a recognition is an abdication not only of basic human decency, but also of national interest and strategic sanity.

To stop the slow march toward becoming basic, it’s time to reclaim exploration.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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