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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /
ADJECTIVE
elementary, fundamental
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elemental essential key main necessary primary primitive underlying vital
STRONG
capital central chief principal radical
WEAK
basal indispensable inherent intrinsic substratal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary inessential insignificant minor nonessential secondary unimportant unnecessary
STRONG
extra
WEAK
additional outside peripheral

Example Sentences

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These included opting for new fitted booth seating and "reeded timber panelling" instead of more basic options.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Then she treated Congress with snide hostility when it asked her to answer basic questions about it.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Or if they have, they have never gleaned even the most basic lesson from the long-running gag about Lucy, Charlie Brown and the football.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Find insight on Canada’s gold imports, gas markets and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Could it really be such a basic answer?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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